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“Road Trip!” Tyler, Jared and myself decided just two days before formally committing ourselves to driving to Seattle to hear Dr. Ron Paul and Tom Woods speak. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but having been there and done that I can now say that C4L Seattle has renewed my commitment to Liberty and Freedom.

There were vendors from all sorts of organizations at the conference- Midas Resources, Open Currency, the CATO Institute, the Free State Project, PEACEPAC, various anti-income tax vendors and of course the usual stickers, books, shirts and buttons. The Young Americans For Liberty, University of Washington chapter, was there to help organize the whole show.

I met Chad Peace from Polaction. He runs PEACEPAC which seeks to grow a groundswell to draft candidates who support Liberty and Freedom. It was because of his efforts that Rand Paul, Dr. Ron Paul’s son, has entered the race in Kentucky. Chad is now working diligently to get Peter Schiff, Ron Paul’s economic adviser, to formerly announce his intention to run.

I met Katja Delavar, the Washington State Coordinator for the Campaign For Liberty. She shared her story coming from Iran, and the oppression that she endured as a young woman. She shared her perspective that Freedom and Liberty can never be taken for granted. It is because of her efforts and organization that only two of Washington’s congressional representatives have not signed on to support H.R.1207, Ron Paul’s Audit The Fed bill.

I also spoke with Mikayla Hall, Vice President for the YAL-UW. UW is very lucky to have someone so committed and energetic about the cause. I can testify that not a single person under 30 was missed in Mikayla’s efforts to get all signed up on the YAL email list. My only complaint was that she entered me as an Idaho Vandal rather than a Boise State Bronco. A near unforgivable sin in Idaho.

My favorite conversation was probably with the sales rep for Midas Resources. He shared with me the historical perspectives on investing in gold and silver. He recommended to everyone interested in Ron Paul’s H.R.1207 or concepts of sound money to read ‘The Creature From Jekyll Island’ by G. Edward Griffin. Incidentally, nearly every vendor had a copy of this book for sale.

The couple running the booth for the Free State Project were very likable and informed on the Free State Project, a libertarian plan to get 20,000 liberty minded people to move to New Hampshire to get, “Liberty In Our Lifetime”. I have strongly considered this over the years, at some point it may be an inescapable necessity.

But of course, while nice, the main purpose of eight hour trip was to see Dr. Tom Woods and Dr. Ron Paul.

If you have never had the opportunity to see either of these men speak, I encourage you to do so. You will come away recommitted, refocused and purpose driven in your desire for Liberty and Freedom.

Dr. Wood’s shared thoughts similar to mine. Never in my lifetime did I expect to see Freedom and Liberty, the Constitution, taken so seriously. Never in my lifetime did I know that there were so many others out there who felt and believed as I did. Looking around you felt as if this were a battle that could be won. This movement, this reawakening, was a gift to us from Ron Paul. For that we shall remain forever in his gratitude.

“There is a bull market for Truth”- Dr. Tom Woods.

And then…. Ron Paul spoke. On nearly every subject Dr. Paul reminded us that we have been re-awakened and we are now the majority. We need to help educate, get the young people involved and connect with like-minded folks. Dr. Paul reminded us that this will not happen overnight and may very well take our whole lifetimes. Political organization, the purpose of the C4L Seattle event, will also be essential.

“Optimism comes from telling the truth. We only need the tiny crack of truth to be spoken to those shrouded in deceit to win”- Dr. Ron Paul.

Having been there and back again I feel as if this is a profound shift, a change, in the conservative philosophy. I know in my heart that this is the direction that the country needs to go. Liberty and Freedom cannot be compromised. If we fail in our attempts to restore the Constitution our country will fail.

I know that this will be the moment that we found our voice and never looked back.

 

“The time has come to act. May future generations look back and say that these were men and women who, in a moment of great crises, stood up to the politicians, the opinion-molders, and the establishment, and saved their country.”- Dr. Ron Paul

The best part of the trip? I got to shake Dr. Woods’ and Dr. Paul’s hand. Due to a fail, there is no picture however.