The Ron Paul Liberty Report

This week, the U.S. federal government received a credit rating downgrade. Given the unsustainable levels of government spending and debt, as well as the skyrocketing interest payments to merely service the debt, should anyone be surprised? Endless wars and endless welfare promises come at a cost. It's obviously very easy for politicians to focus on the short-run and let future generations deal with the long-run. But the long-run always arrives, and is rarely expected.

The Biden Administration's indictment of former President Trump (again) not only smacks of desperation in the face of Biden's flaccid support. It also is blatantly totalitarian and absurd. Essentially, Trump is being threatened with jail time for believing the 2020 election was not completely above-board and for sharing his beliefs. Even those who hate Trump should be terrified at the thought of Americans being imprisoned for having "bad thoughts." Also today: Why is the US State Department ignoring the torture and illegal incarceration of American journalist Gonzalo Lira at the hands of the Ukrainian government? Get your tickets to the Ron Paul Institute Sept. 2nd DC Conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/which-way-america-tickets-665436647927

Former senior advisor to President Trump's Secretary of Defense and decorated war hero Col. Douglas Macgregor joins today's Liberty Report to discuss the state of the US/NATO proxy war with Russia through Ukraine. Is there danger of further escalation from the Biden Administration and what might that look like? When and how does this war end? Get your tickets to the Ron Paul Institute Sept. 2nd DC Conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/which-way-america-tickets-665436647927

As new data comes out from Gallup showing a deep American crisis in confidence in the US military, a new op-ed in the Pentagon-friendly Military.com is calling for a "limited" military draft to fill the growing gaps between projected force needs and recruitment. Are they trying to grease the skids for an upcoming military conflict with Russia and China? Also today, MSNBC thug calls for new "PATRIOT Act" against MSNBC's political enemies. Get your tickets to the Ron Paul Institute Sept. 2nd DC Conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/which-way-america-tickets-665436647927 Apply for the Ron Paul Scholars Seminar: http://ronpaulinstitute.org/archives/featured-articles/2023/june/10/announcing-rpi-2023-ron-paul-scholars-seminar/

Late last week the US Senate overwhelmingly passed another huge military spending bill while rejecting any oversight over how the money is spent. The Empire must be funded! Meanwhile US troops in Niger are nervously watching a military coup against the US-backed regime. Finally: Why won't Biden give Secret Service protection to RFK, JR.??? Get your tickets to the Ron Paul Institute Sept. 2nd DC Conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/which-way-america-tickets-665436647927 Apply for the Ron Paul Scholars Seminar: http://ronpaulinstitute.org/archives/featured-articles/2023/june/10/announcing-rpi-2023-ron-paul-scholars-seminar/

RFK Jr. recently pointed out that America does not have a free market, but rather a crony corporatist system. This is important an important distinction. Historically, whenever an authoritarian socialistic system fails, as it must, the blame is immediately put on the non-existent free market. The problem in America is not our ability to voluntarily transact with one another. The problem is the persistent removal of that ability.

A new Harvard/Harris poll out this week confirms last month's result from Economist/YouGov: RFK, Jr. continues to absolutely crush every opponent from either party when it comes to net favorability. After censorship and slurs, RFK manages to out-perform the MSM favorites. How does he do it and can he keep it up? Also today: Nurses dance to stop climate change and Germany blames Ukraine's losses on...Ukraine. Get your tickets to the Ron Paul Institute Sept. 2nd DC Conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/which-way-america-tickets-665436647927 Apply for the Ron Paul Scholars Seminar: http://ronpaulinstitute.org/archives/featured-articles/2023/june/10/announcing-rpi-2023-ron-paul-scholars-seminar/

With Hunter Biden's business partner Devon Archer expected to testify to the GOP-controlled House on then-Vice President Biden's involvement in Hunter's very suspicious business dealings in Ukraine, House Speaker McCarthy is even starting to use the "I" word - impeachment. Would a House impeachment of Biden bring justice? Also today...the US occupation of a large part of Syria - the part with the oil - is getting more dangerous. Is it time to pull out? Get your tickets to the Ron Paul Institute Sept. 2nd DC Conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/which-way-america-tickets-665436647927 Apply for the Ron Paul Scholars Seminar: http://ronpaulinstitute.org/archives/featured-articles/2023/june/10/announcing-rpi-2023-ron-paul-scholars-seminar/

Sometimes the most shocking mainstream media articles are the ones that are most obvious. Over the weekend the Wall Street Journal revealed that the Biden Administration knew Ukraine had little chance against Russia but pushed them to launch a counter-offensive anyway. Thousands continue to die in a war even Washington believes is hopeless. Also today: Nobel Prize-winning physicist "cancelled" for having the "wrong" opinion on climate.

The market (i.e., billions of individual decisions) cannot be defeated by decisions of the few (i.e., authoritarians, utopians and busybodies). The few can temporarily manipulate and distort the market, but it's always a fool's errand. The market ultimately reasserts itself. Blackrock tried to overpower the market with its "ESG" or Environmental, Social & Governance scheme. But the market is, once again, having the final say.

Investigative reporter Jordan Schachtel has uncovered a shocking DoD memo from earlier this year detailing the special treatment for "transgender" service members, including free "voice feminization surgery" and a de facto permanent waiver from actual military deployment! And they want to go to war with Russia and China at the same time? Also today... mega make-up brand and Country Music Television go "woke" and...you know the rest. Finally, US Senate rejects Rand Paul's amendment affirming the US Constitution! Get your tickets to the Ron Paul Institute Sept. 2nd DC Conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/which-way-america-tickets-665436647927 Apply for the Ron Paul Scholars Seminar: http://ronpaulinstitute.org/archives/featured-articles/2023/june/10/announcing-rpi-2023-ron-paul-scholars-seminar/

Meta/Facebook's "Twitter Killer" social media app Threads attracted a huge level of interest when it recently launched. Unfortunately for Zuckerberg and his Meta company, traffic soon absolutely cratered. What's to blame for the failure? Also today - Pence touts his foreign policy "experience" in his GOP run - but what kind of experience? Get your tickets to the Ron Paul Institute Sept. 2nd DC Conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/which-way-america-tickets-665436647927 Apply for the Ron Paul Scholars Seminar: http://ronpaulinstitute.org/archives/featured-articles/2023/june/10/announcing-rpi-2023-ron-paul-scholars-seminar/

President Trump has indicated that he is a "target" in the ongoing investigation of the events of January 6, 2022 - the "insurrection" and he anticipates being arrested under Biden's Justice Department. Is this a bridge too far? Arresting your political opponent? Also today: Slowly the MSM and Biden Administration are admitting their Ukraine plan failed. Get your tickets to the Ron Paul Institute Sept. 2nd DC Conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/which-way-america-tickets-665436647927 Apply for the Ron Paul Scholars Seminar: http://ronpaulinstitute.org/archives/featured-articles/2023/june/10/announcing-rpi-2023-ron-paul-scholars-seminar/

Last night, for the second time, Ukraine has attacked the bridge connecting Crimea with mainland Russia, killing the parents of a 14 year-old girl. Last October's strike resulted in a massive barrage of Russian missiles onto Ukraine. If NATO weapons were used in the attack...what will the Russian response be this time? Also today: more on Biden's reserve troop call-up and the continuing woes of Bud Light. Get your tickets to the Ron Paul Institute Sept. 2nd DC Conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/which-way-america-tickets-665436647927 Apply for the Ron Paul Scholars Seminar: http://ronpaulinstitute.org/archives/featured-articles/2023/june/10/announcing-rpi-2023-ron-paul-scholars-seminar/

The dollar fiat monetary system may soon get some desperately needed competition. The nations that make up BRICS will soon be announcing a new gold-backed currency. The printing of trillions upon trillions of dollars, and the use of the dollar system as a weapon against other nations seems to have finally reached a tipping point.

Despite Secret Service testimony to the House Oversight Committee today, the investigation into who brought cocaine into the White House has, eleven days later, been closed without any conclusion. The Administration claims they just don't know who brought it in. A compliant media seems uninterested. Also today...FBI Director Wray lies to Congress about censoring Americans. Get your tickets to the Ron Paul Institute Sept. 2nd DC Conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/which-way-america-tickets-665436647927 Apply for the Ron Paul Scholars Seminar: http://ronpaulinstitute.org/archives/featured-articles/2023/june/10/announcing-rpi-2023-ron-paul-scholars-seminar/

NATO's message to Ukrainian president Zelensky at its Vilnius summit was essentially, "you keep fighting and we'll keep sending weapons. But no NATO Membership." Zelensky was furious when this became clear and he lashed out. Slowly it is becoming obvious that NATO and the US means to fight Russia down to the last Ukrainian without getting their hands dirty. Next move? Get your tickets to the Ron Paul Institute Sept. 2nd DC Conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/which-way-america-tickets-665436647927 Apply for the Ron Paul Scholars Seminar: http://ronpaulinstitute.org/archives/featured-articles/2023/june/10/announcing-rpi-2023-ron-paul-scholars-seminar/

In a shocking new report released by the US House Judiciary Committee, it is alleged that the FBI passed Ukrainian intelligence requests to US social media that certain accounts be silenced for "Russian disinformation." Many of the accounts were Americans exercising their First Amendment right to disagree with US government policy. Also today: Biden rejects Congressional calls for oversight on massive US wealth transfer to Ukraine. Get your tickets to the Ron Paul Institute Sept. 2nd DC Conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/which-way-america-tickets-665436647927 Apply for the Ron Paul Scholars Seminar: http://ronpaulinstitute.org/archives/featured-articles/2023/june/10/announcing-rpi-2023-ron-paul-scholars-seminar/

Pressed by media as to why President Biden decided to send universally-reviled "cluster bombs" for Ukraine to use, the president said the quiet part out loud: "Because we're running out of ammunition." Suddenly the narrative carefully built by Biden's neocon foreign policy team has been "cluster bombed" by reality. Also today...looking ahead at the NATO summit set to kick off tomorrow. Get your tickets to the Ron Paul Institute Sept. 2nd DC Conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/which-way-america-tickets-665436647927 Apply for the Ron Paul Scholars Seminar: http://ronpaulinstitute.org/archives/featured-articles/2023/june/10/announcing-rpi-2023-ron-paul-scholars-seminar/

The incentive structure of government is different than the rest of society. In a free society, without government bailouts, failure is punished. Fail to serve, or do so unprofitably, and your economic livelihood comes under pressure. Not so with the government. When the government fails, there are immediate cries for more money and power. Government wants to be rewarded! This is why the government must be very limited. The UN failed miserably during the Covid, yet here they are seeking even greater "emergency" powers.

Through the Russia/Ukraine crisis the UK government has been among the most bellicose in urging Ukraine to fight Russia to the last man. UK politicians openly talk about being "at war" with Russia. But yesterday Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, UK Chief of the Defence Staff broke the bad news to tough-talking UK: They have no tanks! They have no army! It was all just bluster! Also today, CNN puzzled by anyone opposing government censorship. Get your tickets to the Ron Paul Institute Sept. 2nd DC Conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/which-way-america-tickets-665436647927 Apply for the Ron Paul Scholars Seminar: http://ronpaulinstitute.org/archives/featured-articles/2023/june/10/announcing-rpi-2023-ron-paul-scholars-seminar/

With the revelation that cocaine has been found in the White House, right-wing Twitter has exploded with speculation that the president's famously drug-addled son must have brought the party back home. No evidence thus far implicates Hunter, but given the level of surveillance in the White House shouldn't we expect to know soon who's guilty? Also today: big victory for the First Amendment and defeat for fascism in the US. Get your tickets to the Ron Paul Institute Sept. 2nd DC Conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/which-way-america-tickets-665436647927 Apply for the Ron Paul Scholars Seminar: http://ronpaulinstitute.org/archives/featured-articles/2023/june/10/announcing-rpi-2023-ron-paul-scholars-seminar/

A recent Wall Street Journal article outlined the serious recruiting crisis in the US military. It's getting so bad that even among military families there is strong pressure for the next generation not to sign up. Why does no one want to serve anymore? Could it be the same "woke" virtue-signaling that is destroying major brands like Bud Light and Target? Also today: Ukraine under pressure to make failed counter-offensive work in advance of NATO summit.

Antiwar.com editorial director Scott Horton delivers a thorough history of how they lied, they lie, and they will continue to lie whenever they push us toward war overseas. From Syria to Russia and beyond. Lies!

Utopians never run out of pipe dreams. Whether it be "vaccine passports," or "carbon zero" or "you will own nothing, and be happy," the tyrannical ideas are always being broadcast. This is why those who cherish freedom must always be vigilant. The schemes just keep on coming. Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC's) are another dystopian idea that, fortunately, many people already strongly reject. It's not hard to see why CBDC's would not only be unworkable, but would be a total disaster to humanity.