Trevor Lyman, the creator of the money bomb, has launched a new effort:

Visit http://www.teabombs.com/ to participate!

OK, sorry, I jumped the gun. He hasn't announced yet. But let's consider what will happen when he does.

Scenario #1: Imagine if Rand Paul lost his race in 2010. The media quickly points out that Ron Paul is a joke. The voters have already rejected the Paul message. We're just a bunch of Internet spammers who make a lot of noise, maybe set a few online fundraising records, but can't even win a Senate race in a red state, forget a Presidential bid.

Scenario #2: Rand Paul won his race. The media is forced from the beginning to acknowledge that we are a significant force. We've shown that we can get someone with a name and philosophy like Ron Paul elected.

Scenario #3: Rand Paul wins by a wide margin. Suddenly Ron and Rand are leaders of the hottest new political craze. You can't pick up a newspaper or turn on a political or financial show without seeing them. Momentum is key in politics. Everybody wants to be part of something big and successful. We had a lot of supporters in 2008. Multiply that by 20!

In 2008, we came together and learned a lot, but we didn't win any elections. :-(

Our goal for 2010 should be to use this powerful force we have created to win a few key races across the country, and Rand Paul's race in Kentucky should be at the top of our list.

Here are some reasons:
• Rand shares his father's philosophy.
• He's a great candidate — honest, sincere, consistent, and plainspoken.
• He's already getting national attention just by being his father's son.
• He has a great name!

It may not be an exaggeration to say that the future of the r3VOLution hangs on this one race. If we fail to send any more "Ron Pauls" to Congress in 2010, we become a minor footnote in the history books. However, if we succeed, imagine the power we wield going into 2012!

The pro-liberty forces have one advantage over the looters and moochers: location doesn't matter.

I would never vote for someone who promises to loot the taxpayer and spend the money on me. That would make me a thief. And since I'm not trying to "bring home the pork," I don't care where a candidate lives.

I live in Massachusetts, but my representative in Congress is from Texas. Of course, I'm referring to Ron Paul, the only member of Congress who truly represents me. I'm supporting Peter Schiff and Rand Paul because I'd like to have more members of Congress representing my interests. I would love to have Senators from Connecticut and Kentucky representing me in Congress!

Imagine it! The producers actually ganging up on the looters and moochers for a change!

2008 was a stunning year for liberty. No, we didn't take over Congress and the White House, but the pro-liberty forces did see a record-breaking explosion of interest and activity. We learned how to use the Internet to stay organized, and we invented the concept of a money bomb. If it were possible to build a time machine, if we could take all the knowledge we have today back four years and do it over again, I believe Ron Paul could have won the presidency.

2010 will be a another key year, as we apply this knowledge forward to a new election cycle. Two races in particular are drawing my interest.

First, Peter Schiff is considering a run for Senate from Connecticut. Peter is a a nationally known and respected financial adviser, and indeed was an economic adviser to the Ron Paul presidential campaign. Peter says he will run only if he gets significant financial support, so his fans are organizing a $1 million money bomb on August 7. The goal is to have 10,000 people donate an average of $100. So far almost 7,000 people have pledged, so the goal is certainly within reach.

Please pledge at http://www.schiffathon.com/ today, and donate at http://www.schiffforsenate.com/ on August 7!

The other race I'm watching is Rand Paul's Senate race in Kentucky. His followers are organizing a major money bomb on August 20. Maybe we can give him $1 million, too.

Personally, I feel lucky to have Ron Paul as my Representative in Congress. No, I don't mean to imply that I live in the 14th Congressional District of Texas, rather that Ron Paul is the one man in Congress who represents my values. So, while I can't vote for him at the ballot box, I do contribute to his campaigns. This year I have also contributed to Peter Schiff and Rand Paul. Will you join me?

Here is the video of the debate between John Cunningham and Congressman Ed Markey. We think John holds his own well against the long time congressman.
As a side note the moderator does make a mistake in the beginning about John's presidential vote, and John corrects it later on.

Follow the Constitution Get out of Iraq, stay out of Iran, and stop meddling in the affairs of other nations Keep the military strong by keeping it at home Repeal the Patriot Act and restore the Bill of Rights Reduce taxes and spending that burden our economy Keep our promises to seniors and veterans.  Stop raiding the social security trust fund.  Let young people opt out of this failed system. End government intrusion into our private lives End the "War on Drugs" Return to sound money, backed by gold or silver

John Cunningham is running to represent the 7th district of Massachusetts in the US House of Representatives. He went unchallenged in the Republican primary on September 16th, 2008. In the general election on November 4th, 2008 he will be the only opponent to 32-year, Democratic incumbent Ed Markey.

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