Ron Paul Just Destroyed Trump’s Hypocritical Speech in an EPIC Tweet Storm
Champion of freedom and liberty, Dr. Ron Paul, decided to grade President Donald Trump's speech last night, in real time. The final result of his series of tweets is nothing short of incredible and highlights how blinded some have become to the grandiose persona of The Donald — ignoring all his broken promises and audaciously excusing his championing of the police and warfare states.
When I saw the following tweet in my Twitter feed last night, I got giddy like a kid on Christmas as I know that Ron Paul is the one person who refuses to compromise on principle and is unafraid of backlash for calling out the hypocrisy and warmongering of the establishment — including Trump.
Are you going to be watching #SOTU State of the Union speech tonight? I'll be live-Tweeting the speech! See you then! pic.twitter.com/9ANZRBhzUR
— Ron Paul (@RonPaul) January 31, 2018
While applause rang out during the speech, those of us who are able to see through the lies saw the dog and pony show for what it is—a glorification of war and the fleecing of American people.
Opening up his speech Trump appealed to bipartisanship which was an unusual move given his constant divisive rhetoric. But Ron Paul saw right through it as the issues Republicans and Democrats agree on are the things that hurt Americans the most like foreign policy, the Federal Reserve, insane military budgets, and war.
As Trump moved on—briefly—to health care, he hypocritically claimed that Americans with "terminal conditions should have access to experimental treatments that could potentially save their lives."Lots of praise for bipartisanship and "coming together" but coming together is not really the answer if it means coming together on bad foreign policy, bad monetary policy, deficit financing, massive military spending and foreign entanglements. #SOTU
— Ron Paul (@RonPaul) January 31, 2018
However, Trump remains entirely silent as his Attorney General wages war on a plant that has been proven to save lives—marijuana.
Terminally ill should have access to experimental drugs - yes! But in a free market all free individuals should be able to make decisions on what kinds of medicine they wish to take. Like marijuana. #SOTU
— Ron Paul (@RonPaul) January 31, 2018
Later on in his speech, Trump declared that it is the federal government's job to keep Americans safe—completely ignoring the fact that safety is mentioned nowhere in the Constitution.
"My duty, and the sacred duty of every elected official in this chamber, is to defend Americans -- to protect their safety, their families, their communities, and their right to the American Dream. Because Americans are dreamers too," said Trump, to which Paul retorted.
Indeed, "liberty" is a forgotten word and it was only mentioned once during Trump's entire speech and only in regards to "religious liberty."Prime function of the Federal government is NOT protecting our safety! It is the preservation of our Liberty. That forgotten word... #SOTU
— Ron Paul (@RonPaul) January 31, 2018
Also, the word "freedom" was only mentioned six times and it was purely symbolic, referring to foreign countries and statues in Washington.
The word "drug" was mentioned far more times than freedom and unfortunately, it was in regard to Trump expanding the war on drugs. Sadly, he has changed his stance since running for president and an increase in the war on drugs will only serve to create more crime, fuel more gangs, and cause more overdoses.
Ron Paul understands this fact.
Expanding the war on drugs is NOT the way to solve the problem! Get rid of the drug war! #SOTU
— Ron Paul (@RonPaul) January 31, 2018
Another word mentioned more than liberty was the word "power," of which Trump declared he needed more.
"Unmatched power is the surest means of our defense," declared Trump. Again, Paul stated the obvious.
We're not lacking power. We are the most powerful country in the history of the world -- weapons, military, etc. We don't need more spending to enrich the military-industrial complex! #SOTU
— Ron Paul (@RonPaul) January 31, 2018
Part of the power that Trump wanted to increase was America's already insanely large nuclear arsenal. Currently, the United States has enough nuclear weapons to lay waste to every major city on the planet—but to Trump—that's not enough.
"As part of our defense, we must modernize and rebuild our nuclear arsenal, hopefully never having to use it, but making it so strong and powerful that it will deter any acts of aggression," Trump noted.
After declaring he wanted a more nuclear power, Trump declared he wanted more power to detain terrorists and essentially declared endless war by doing away with "artificial timelines."7,500 nukes are enough. We don't need any more nukes!#SOTU
— Ron Paul (@RonPaul) January 31, 2018
"I am also asking the Congress to ensure that, in the fight against ISIS and al-Qa'ida, we continue to have all necessary power to detain terrorists -- wherever we chase them down. Our warriors in Afghanistan also have new rules of engagement. Along with their heroic Afghan partners, our military is no longer undermined by artificial timelines, and we no longer tell our enemies our plans," said Trump.
Sadly, it is that policy which has fostered terrorism and perpetuated conflict over the past two decades and the military industrial complex knows this.
Occupation is the greatest incentive for Americans to be attacked. If you want us safe, bring our troops home from 150+ countries! #SOTU
— Ron Paul (@RonPaul) January 31, 2018
Looks like the war on Afghanistan will continue into its 17th year. Longest in US history. Not telling enemies our plans - but do American people get to know? #SOTU
— Ron Paul (@RonPaul) January 31, 2018
After declaring endless war and demanding to have the most nuclear weapons, Trump ensured the military-industrial complex that their cold war is here and here to stay by fear-mongering over Iran and North Korea.
As Ron Paul noted, the "Cold War is alive and well! Military-industrial complex and Deep State still in charge."
Cold War is alive and well! Military-industrial complex and Deep State still in charge. #SOTU
— Ron Paul (@RonPaul) January 31, 2018
Wrapping up his Tweet storm on the state of the union, Paul called out the hypocrisy of the federal government and their failure to defend our freedoms against the domestic threats.
All politicians take an oath to defend the Constitution agains threats foreign and domestic. Sadly they have little consideration about those domestic threats.
— Ron Paul (@RonPaul) January 31, 2018
The state of the union was little more than a celebration of the military-industrial complex and the police state—just like every other state of the union—and, as the endless applause illustrated, our fearless rulers in DC couldn't be more happy about it.
Summary: The most dangerous part of the speech was the glorification of militarism and our aggressive foreign policy. Sadly, the Members' over-enthusiastic response to the militarism was not encouraging. #SOTU
— Ron Paul (@RonPaul) January 31, 2018
I love Ron Paul and agree with his points but I will say this. The Globalists fucked this country up over DECADES, it’s going to take at least 1 Trump term to straighten this ship.
One step at a time Mr. Paul. One step at a time.
Thank you Ron Paul and thanks @tftproject for putting the story out. I was thinking about covering the SOTU on my YouTube channel last night, but I would have gotten so much backlash from the MAGA crowd that it would have been dangerous. So many people still caught in the left-right paradigm and so many people putting faith in Trump without paying attention to what he's really up to. Resteemed.
Dangerous? You jest I hope.
Maybe Ron Paul should of sued Iowa when he clearly won the state back in 2012 but stood there with his hands in his pockets while Rick Santorum and Mittens decided who won Iowa. Practice what you preach Ron Paul, if not shut up from the sidelines.
I think most of those tweets were kind childish retorts. Not sure why we wouldn't encourage the rebuilding of our military. We definitely need new foreign policies however , no question.
Because we spend more money on the military than something like the next ten countries combined? Not sure what "rebuilding" needs to be done. Whatever rebuilding is truly necessary shouldn't require the budget we currently have, much less a larger one. How much is enough? Part of the problem IS our foreign policy.
I feel like the spending we do on military doesnt reflect the need to 'rebuild'. The veterans and active duty personnel do not receive a fraction of the spending. It goes to whatever war or country building trend at the time. I think we should focus less on those type expenditures and more on our servicemen/women. This would also reflect in foriegn policy if we treat these people as investments instead of tools for pointless war.
I absolutely agree. But my point is that in doing those things, net spending should be a lot less. The problem is that when the president talks about "rebuilding", he is talking about significantly increasing net spending. I don't agree with doing that.
Thank you for giving me your view point. RESPECT
A standing army is the biggest threat to liberty. There should be no such thing as a 'military'; only a well-armed, dencetralized militia.
I think our standing army is ok as long as it is full of proud ,volunteering patriots who will defend the citizens of our country.
military of this country is no more than mercenaries for the global elite and the ruling corporatacracy that runs the world. Bring the draft back and you will quickly find out how many truly support the military industrial complex
Do you think we can have a military but not one that is funded for themilitary industrial complex? Like the continental army that was formed from milita? Is it a coincidence that milita and military are spelled the same way? Thank you for sharing your view. RESPECT
I've only voted once in my life as I've always been completely disenchanted with my "choices"... that vote was for Ron Paul.
If only the sheep were awoke to the RP revolution and not hood winked by the snake oil salesman, Barry Soetoro. Oh, what could have been...
Ron Paul was screwed out of the presidency more then any other candidate has before, or will ever be IMHO. The powers that be do not want a man with his integrity and wisdom in charge of the worlds largest powerhouse. If he was we would not be at war, would have decriminalized cannabis and the Federal Reserve would not be able to steal billions of dollars from hard working citizens just to ensure their families future success.
Omgosh. I am so terribly far behind. Thanks for the RS on this one. You have a knack for consolidating and curating things in nice little packages. Is that intentional or are you just resteeming with impeccable good luck?