Huckabee: "New Libertarianism" a Threat to GOP

"The greatest threat to classic Republicanism is not liberalism; it's this new brand of libertarianism, which is social liberalism and economic conservatism, but it's a heartless, callous, soulless type of economic conservatism because it says 'look, we want to cut taxes and eliminate government. If it means that elderly people don't get their Medicare drugs, so be it. If it means little kids go without education and healthcare, so be it.' Well, that might be a quote pure economic conservative message, but it's not an American message. It doesn't fly. People aren't going to buy that, because that's not the way we are as a people. That's not historic Republicanism. Historic Republicanism does not hate government; it's just there to be as little of it as there can be. But they also recognize that government has to be paid for.

"If you have a breakdown in the social structure of a community, it's going to result in a more costly government ... police on the streets, prison beds, court costs, alcohol abuse centers, domestic violence shelters, all are very expensive. What's the answer to that? Cut them out? Well, the libertarians say 'yes, we shouldn't be funding that stuff.' But what you've done then is exacerbate a serious problem in your community. You can take the cops off the streets and just quit funding prison beds. Are your neighborhoods safer? Is it a better place to live? The net result is you have now a bigger problem than you had before." (Thanks to LewRockwell.com)

So Mike Huckabee not only states that the constitutional movement goes against traditional Republican principles, he does so by essentially equating it with anarchism. Amazing and sad, but that's the modern political realm. If Huckabee really believed in the principles of Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan, wouldn't he realize that the Constitution is the best defense for traditional values, and a strong but compassionate economic system, existing today?


From Josiah

The note I wrote for Ron Paul meetup groups

Dear Constitutionalists,

The Ron Paul Revolution is not being fought in vain! There WILL BE a candidate with exact principles of Ron Paul on the ballot on November 4. As you may know, his name is Dr. Chuck Baldwin.

Chuck Baldwin is the Constitution Party nominee for President (www.ConstitutionParty.com). Dr. Baldwin is the host of a weekly radio show in Pensacola, Florida, and pastors the large Crossroads Baptist Church. He is a syndicated columnist who has worked his hardest for Ron Paul, even driving to Greenville (among other places) from Florida to campaign on Dr. Paul’s behalf!

Chuck Baldwin is the anti-Iraq war, anti-illegal immigration, pro-freedom choice for President. Dr. Baldwin is a strong opponent of the proposed North American Union. He believes that if we lose our sovereignty, we’ve lost everything. Can we count on you to support Chuck Baldwin for the general election?

Find out more about Dr. Baldwin at www.Baldwin2008.weebly.com, or the official site, www.Baldwin2008.com (just launched!). Pledge to donate on Memorial Day at www.freedommoneybomb.com! You can also email me back at rjmpilgrim@aol.com if you want to get involved in the campaign.

Please forward this note around. Thanks!


Your friend,

R. Josiah Magnuson
SCCP Executive Director

www.WorldviewsRevolution.blogspot.com

Update all around

Well, I found a good idea for the Ron Paul campaign on a blog called "Nation Builder." It is that Ron Paul should challenge McCain to a debate, in return for donating 1 million dollars to his favorite charity in return. Check it out!

Also, while I had not been looking forward to diving into the Chuck Baldwin campaign myself, I suddenly realized that because of my office in the SC Constitution Party I have a responsibility to work to organize stuff for Chuck Baldwin in South Carolina at least. Somehow God keeps pointing me back to the political field, even when I try to do other things. :-) So I contacted the national campaign, and they told me their main strategy right now is getting Ron Paul meetup groups on board.

I will Lord-willing be working with Ted Adams on an email to circulate, to the effect of, "Which general election Presidential candidate actively campaigned for Ron Paul in South Carolina?" (answer: Chuck Baldwin) and "Which political party provided the most support for Ron Paul?" (answer: Constitution Party). I also made a temporary site for myself and whoever wants to use it until they get Chuck Baldwin's permanent site up: www.Baldwin2008.weebly.com. I might get a more official-sounding address for it later.

With the YCLA, we are hoping to begin going door-to-door for the Answers Magazines soon.

It looks like gold and silver are moving back up again. They were down for a while, but it is inevitable that they will keep going up overall. (Check the spot price ticker on the left-hand column for continuous updates.)

And finally, I will be having a music recital next Sunday, at a church near downtown Greenville. Email me at rjmpilgrim@aol.com if you wish to attend. Thanks!


-R. Josiah Magnuson

Daniel 1

In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it. And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God: which he carried into the land of Shinar to the house of his god; and he brought the vessels into the treasure house of his god.

And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king’s seed, and of the princes; Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king’s palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans. And the king appointed them a daily provision of the king’s meat, and of the wine which he drank: so nourishing them three years, that at the end thereof they might stand before the king.

Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto Daniel the name of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Meshach; and to Azariah, of Abednego.

But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs. And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink: for why should he see your faces worse liking than the children which are of your sort? then shall ye make me endanger my head to the king.

Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, "Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink. Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king’s meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants." So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days. And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king’s meat. Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.

As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar. And the king communed with them; and among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: therefore stood they before the king. And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm.

And Daniel continued even unto the first year of king Cyrus.

Lindsey Graham: The Worst GOP Senator?

South Carolina's Lindsey Graham is a flop. He pretends to be a conservative, but sells out conservatives and insults them while doing so. He pretends to be effective at reaching across party lines, but the only thing he effectively does is help the other party. He inhabits the Senate seat of Strom Thurmond, legendary for great attention to his South Carolina constituents, but Graham spends most of his time trailing behind John McCain like a valet as McCain criss-crosses the country in pursuit of the presidency. He called Ted Kennedy "one of the most principled men I've ever met." In sum, in the words of conservative movement stalwart Richard Viguerie, "Lindsey Graham is part of the problem."

Read more here!

Also, here is the website of Buddy Witherspoon, who sent out the copy of this article. He is running against Lindsey Graham in the primary June 10.


From Josiah

A logo for Chuck Baldwin

I made these two pictures for Chuck Baldwin for President, mostly out of boredom. ;-) Just use them as you can. The one with a white background is better for printing out. Thanks! -Jos

John McCain's Liberal Friends

Question: Why would ultraliberals such as Soros and Kerry give so much money to a "conservative" Republican? Answer: They know that McCain is anything but a conservative. In fact, McCain is so liberal, he actually discussed becoming John Kerry's Vice Presidential running mate on the Democratic ticket in 2004.

Column by Chuck Baldwin; read more here!

Differential Gears from 80 B.C.? etc.

I found an interesting webpage the other day which seems to indicate conclusively that 1. Ancient humans were much smarter than most of science gives them credit for, and/or 2. Modern dating methods are completely off track.

My personal belief is that the pre-Flood world probably had certain technologies normally thought of as relatively new - why should they not have? And, they of course would have passed down some information about their technologies. Most of the information would have been lost, however, after the dispersion of Babel, and it certainly would have been destroyed as the Middle Ages began.

If you view the site, please read it with that in mind. (What I am saying is I do not believe in space aliens, which is what that site leans towards.)


From Josiah :-)

Ron Paul on AOL News

Please go here for an interesting and not-too-biased article featured on the AOL front page today regarding our constitutionalist hero. While it still refers to us as "libertarians" and displays the necessary bit of tongue-in-cheek for it to get read, it gives an otherwise well-balanced view of the growing interest in freedom among Americans.

Since the GOP will be in shambles after November if it nominates John McCain, I hope the delegates at the Convention will recognize the potential for their party in Ron Paul's message.

And don't forget to vote for "a big role" at the bottom of the page when you visit the link!


:-D -Jos

Atheists want their beliefs enforced by the State

The latest battleground is Florida, where a bill has been passed in the House of Representatives to require schools to teach “critical analysis of evolution.” Additionally, Michigan, Missouri, Louisiana, and Alabama all have similar bills under consideration in state government.

Unsurprisingly, evolutionists claim these bills are merely a “smokescreen” for teaching creation or intelligent design, which would pit these bills against the 2005 Dover ruling that teaching intelligent design in schools was an unconstitutional imposition of religion.

Click to read more here, and scroll to #5.

Maybe we should write State Senator Mike Fair and tell him we will re-elect him on June 10 if he will once again take up the banner of Intelligent Design and not back down like last time. Actually, it is much easier, and from my experience much more effective, to work to influence existing office-holders, than to try to boot them out in favor of "better" candidates.


Thanks! From Josiah

YCLA Update

Friday evening we had our first meeting in a while. We discussed the progress of our Answers project, including the new video! We also discussed possibilities for the trip to the Creation Museum in Kentucky. We decided to buy 10 back issues of Answers Magazine to lend to those helping us distribute it, which can be given completely to them once they get 5 people signed up. This system will replace the $5 bonus previously awarded to those who signed up 7 new subscribers. We will continue to award the basic $1 per subscription referral.

Also, we decided to continue buying Chick Tracts, with a larger emphasis on those with Creation/Biblical authority messages.

Finally, we thought about ways to market better, including creating bumper stickers.
The next day several of us attended the Constitution Party State Convention in Greenville, SC. It was a fabulous time, although it took a bit too long (6 hours! with a 15-min. break in the middle). There was an excellent buffet breakfast and great speakers. There was even a family with four children there who, to their credit, sat through the whole meeting!

We were able to get out all the business cards I had brought along, which was about 20 or 30. Most of the people in that group had a real interest in our efforts. Praise God!


-R. Josiah Magnuson

We Did It!

Ron Paul's book The Revolution: A Manifesto is going to be #1 on the New York Times bestseller list this weekend! http://www.ronpaul2008.com/press-releases/316/ron-paul-1-on-new-york-times-best-seller-list It is already #1 on Amazon.com.

Let's keep it up! Buy some more now, to give (or sell) away. There will soon be a huge demand for this book in its' current first-edition form. Besides, it is probably one of the most powerful literary thrusts for constitutionalism since Barry Goldwater's book, or maybe since the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions of the Founders.

From Josiah :-)

Christian Prisoner for May

Our YCLA featured prisoner this month is Evangelist Girmay Ambaye. On May 11, 2005 Ambaye was arrested by security police in Eritrea for witnessing about Christ to people on a city bus. It is the third time Ambaye has been imprisoned for his faith in the last few years.

Please send a letter of encouragement and let Evangelist Ambaye know that you are praying for him and other persecuted believers in Eritrea. Let your friends know about the suffering Christians in Eritrea and encourage them to pray and write to Ambaye. Your letters make a difference sometimes resulting in shorter prison sentences. Write to Ambaye today and let him know you are praying for him.


Thanks! -Josiah

What the UN is planning...

The Millennium Declaration is a paper expressing the desires of the United Nations. Barack Obama is sponsoring a bill right now in the U.S. Senate with the purpose of "strategizing" to fulfill some of its principles. The name of the bill is the "Global Poverty Act," and it is numbered S. 2433. (You can take action here, or just email your Senator.) Here are some of the provisions of the Millennium Declaration, from Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, of the Center For Individual Freedom:

• the ratification of a series of treaties, including the International Criminal Court Treaty, the Kyoto Protocol (global warming treaty), the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child;
• a "currency transfer tax," that is, a tax imposed on companies and individuals who must exchange dollars for foreign currency;
  
• a "tax on the rental value of land and natural resources";
  
• a "royalty on worldwide fossil energy projection -- oil, natural gas, coal";
  
• "fees for the commercial use of the oceans, fees for airplane use of the skies, fees for use of the electromagnetic spectrum, fees on foreign exchange transactions, and a tax on the carbon content of fuels."
  
• a "standing peace force," meaning a standing United Nations army that might, in time, be large enough to force us to bend to its will;
  
• a "UN arms register of all small arms and light weapons," the beginning of the end of the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution;
  
• the "eradication of poverty" by the "redistribution [of] wealth and land" -- How do you suppose the United Nations expects to "redistribute" the land and the wealth? And what country do you think the third-world majority will go after first?
  
• cancellation of "the debts of developing countries,"
  
• "a fair distribution of the earth's resources."
  
• and "political control of the global economy."
  

In other words, the Millennium Declaration is a blueprint for a world government, owned and operated by the United Nations.

From Josiah