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Monday, April 20, 2009 12:00 AM

Ron Paul, secessionist

The Texas congressman takes to YouTube to defend comments recently made by his state's governor, Rick Perry.

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  • Tuesday, April 21, 2009 10:54 AM

    States under the Constitution

    "States under the Constitution" Salmon Chase. Washington is not obeying the laws of the Constitution, that is why the states may have the right to secession. You do not know the Constitution, Ron Paul does, so don't try to even debate what he says. You only make yourself look stupid.

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