27.08.2012 - 21:40 [ Democracy Now! ]

Left Out of the RNC, Supporters Hold Farewell Gathering for Libertarian Favorite Ron Paul

While the Republican National Convention will not start until Tuesday due to Tropical Storm Isaac, supporters of Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul held their own convention of sorts over the weekend. The two-day „Paul Fest“ was described by some as a farewell rally for Paul who was not invited to speak at the Republican National Convention. Over the years, key parts of Paul‘s platform have included shutting down the Federal Reserve, ending U.S. wars, and slashing federal spending by eliminating agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Education. Paul has also been a vocal critic of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. We hear excerpts of speeches from Paul and his son, Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky.