Thursday, February 7, 2013

Ron Paul to speak at 2013 Manning Conference in Ottawa in March

Global News | Controversial Republican Ron Paul to speak at Canadian conservative gathering - Jenifer Ditchburn, Canadian Press:

February 6, 2013 - "OTTAWA - Former Republican presidential candidate and libertarian Ron Paul will be the marquee speaker at Canada's premier gathering of conservatives next month, a figure that even organizers bill as controversial.

"Paul will speak to the Manning Centre for Building Democracy's networking conference....

"Paul, referred to by some pundits as the real inspiration behind the Tea Party movement in the United States, is one of the foremost voices for small government — including eliminating foreign aid, the education department, key social programs and the war on drugs.

"He is staunchly anti-abortion, anti-gun control, and opposed to President Barack Obama's health-care reform. The 77-year-old has advocated for an end to Medicare and Medicaid in the United States....

"Paul is a former doctor turned congressman and currently the chairman of the Campaign for Liberty. He was able to assemble a loyal following over the course of two Republican races in 2008 and 2011, notably with the use of the Internet."

Read more: http://www.globalnews.ca/controversial+republican+ron+paul+to+speak+at+canadian+conservative+gathering/6442803996/story.html

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