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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Ron Paul: A Life of Ideas
Fans of libertarian congressman Ron Paul will be interested to learn of a new biography of the rebel Republican. Here’s what Amazon.ca is saying about Ron Paul: A Life of Ideas
The first biography of 11-term congressman and Internet phenomenon Dr. Ron Paul, this comprehensive volume includes never before published private interviews with Ron Paul, his wife, Carol, plus close friends and associates. Tracing the life of this self-made man through painstaking research, this book covers his formative years spent in Pennsylvania; his careers as an Air Force flight surgeon and, later, an obstetrician; and, finally, his political journey from U. S. Congressman to presidential contender. Known as "Dr. No" for his refusal to spend taxpayer money unnecessarily, Paul repeatedly overcame substantial opposition to become a nationally recognized political figure, grabbing the spotlight in American politics despite a media that was determined to ignore him. This compelling portrait also chronicles how Paul's 2008 campaign broke several fund-raising records through its innovative use of the Internet, culminating in a new movement for freedom.
You can purchase Ron Paul: A Life of Ideas here.
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Comments
Who is Ron Paul? Was he some third-party candidate or someone who doesn't matter?
Posted by: Zebulon Pike | 2009-05-20 2:14:47 PM
I guess he mattered enough to Christopher Horner and Dr. Karen Kwiatkowski.
Posted by: Matthew Johnston | 2009-05-20 2:48:30 PM
Hey good question Zeb.
Get a copy of the book and learn the answers.
Common sense probably doesn't seem to matter if you subscribe to the insanity of the donkey & elephant show.
Posted by: Karnuba | 2009-05-21 9:16:47 AM
who the hell is ron paul? i didn't see him on american idol.
Posted by: dan | 2009-05-21 10:23:55 AM
If one needs to ask, "who is Ron Paul" chances are they would not understand the answer. Canadians are a little Backward, except of course, in alberta.
Posted by: Ron Moss | 2009-05-21 12:48:50 PM
Who is Ron Paul? He is the leader of the liberty movement in the US and world. He is the champion of the US Constitution. His voting record speaks for itself, so he is respected as a man of his word. He is a congressman, and worth investigating. Google Ron Paul or go to Lew Rockwell
Posted by: Karen | 2009-05-22 1:25:08 PM
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