David Kretzmann » Peace http://davidkretzmann.com Pursuing a Free, Voluntary, Peaceful World Sun, 24 Nov 2013 14:14:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.7.1 There Never Was a Good War or a Bad Peace http://davidkretzmann.com/2012/06/there-never-was-a-good-war-or-a-bad-peace/ http://davidkretzmann.com/2012/06/there-never-was-a-good-war-or-a-bad-peace/#comments Sat, 30 Jun 2012 22:32:38 +0000 http://davidkretzmann.com/?p=1566 Benjamin Franklin

“There never was a good war or a bad peace.” ~ Benjamin Franklin

[youtube] http://youtu.be/6Ma6Uv5jbKk[/youtube]

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Ron Paul: Speak Up, Speak Often Against War http://davidkretzmann.com/2012/02/ron-paul-speak-up-speak-often-against-war/ http://davidkretzmann.com/2012/02/ron-paul-speak-up-speak-often-against-war/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:27:44 +0000 http://davidkretzmann.com/?p=1308

"Eventually everyone will realize that murderous wars are anti-freedom, anti-family and anti-justice. Speak up, speak often and don't worry about those that at this point can not understand as they can never un-hear what we tell them." ~ Ron Paul

‎Ron Paul is the only man in “public office” who actually inspires people to be better individuals. I can say definitively that my life has changed dramatically for the better because of Paul and the inspiration he has provided me. My only hope is that I can pass on a glimmer of this inspiration to others.

"People are dying. Bombs are dropped. Our soldiers are shot at and killed. Our soldiers wear a uniform; our enemies do not. They are not part of any government. They have no planes, no tanks, no ships, no missiles, and no modern technology. What kind of a war is this anyway, if it really is one? If it was a real war, we would have won it by now." ~ Ron Paul

 

"We're in 130 countries, we have 700 bases around the world, and it's going to come to an end. I want it to come to an end more gracefully and peacefully, follow the constitution, and follow a more sensible foreign policy." ~ Ron Paul

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdwAWNSyT10[/youtube]

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Why the Troops Support Ron Paul http://davidkretzmann.com/2012/01/why-the-troops-support-ron-paul/ http://davidkretzmann.com/2012/01/why-the-troops-support-ron-paul/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:21:28 +0000 http://davidkretzmann.com/?p=1278 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF_n-NfVJeU[/youtube]

If you support the troops, support Ron Paul.

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Ron Paul: Imperfect Messenger, Perfect Message http://davidkretzmann.com/2012/01/ron-paul-imperfect-messenger-perfect-message/ http://davidkretzmann.com/2012/01/ron-paul-imperfect-messenger-perfect-message/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:33:51 +0000 http://davidkretzmann.com/?p=1273

"I'm an imperfect messenger, but the message is perfect." ~ Ron Paul

The only presidential candidate who talks more about his country and the world than himself. The only candidate who isn’t a power-hungry egomaniac. The only individual sacrificing his time and energy to spread the ideas and message of freedom. The only candidate who has lived a life of principle dedicated to liberty, freedom, and selfless service.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Loma6chxrX8[/youtube]

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Ron Paul: Mutually Assured Respect http://davidkretzmann.com/2012/01/ron-paul-mutually-assured-respect/ http://davidkretzmann.com/2012/01/ron-paul-mutually-assured-respect/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:59:34 +0000 http://davidkretzmann.com/?p=1235

"Mutually Assured Respect offers a policy of respect, trade, and friendship, and rejects threats, sanctions, and occupations." ~ Ron Paul

Ron Paul’s suggestion to follow a foreign policy of Mutually Assured Respect, or a foreign policy based on the “Golden Rule,” may be the most revolutionary idea he has brought into the public spotlight. Treat other countries how we would want them to treat us. Trade with nations, talk with nations, travel and engage in cultural exchange; embrace freedom! These are ideas that could change the world and pave the way for peaceful relations between all nations.

Ron Paul’s legacy will be built upon his efforts to bring about true and lasting peace both domestically and abroad.

[youtube]http://youtu.be/xtVmis-2ugM[/youtube]

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Meeting Adam Kokesh in New Hampshire http://davidkretzmann.com/2012/01/meeting-adam-kokesh-in-new-hampshire/ http://davidkretzmann.com/2012/01/meeting-adam-kokesh-in-new-hampshire/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:45:10 +0000 http://davidkretzmann.com/?p=1133

I had an unexpected run-in with none other than Adam Kokesh this morning. Adam is an Iraq War veteran who is now leading the charge to end U.S. wars and occupations around the world. I featured Adam in my video, Ron Paul: Veterans for Peace. If you haven’t already done so, be sure to check out Adam’s awesome work with his independent grassroots media show, Adam Vs The Man.

If you’d like to see me interviewed with Adam, please consider voting for me to be a guest on his show (currently I am in the top 10): http://www.adamvstheman.com/suggestions

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZEqPWmJNe0[/youtube]

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Thomas Jefferson: Cultivate Peace and Friendship with Every Nation http://davidkretzmann.com/2012/01/thomas-jefferson-cultivate-peace-and-friendship-with-every-nation/ http://davidkretzmann.com/2012/01/thomas-jefferson-cultivate-peace-and-friendship-with-every-nation/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:52:58 +0000 http://davidkretzmann.com/?p=1105

“It should be our endeavor to cultivate the peace and friendship of every nation, even of that which has injured us most.” ~ Thomas Jefferson

Ask yourself, what individual in government today sounds the most like Jefferson? Here’s a hint.

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We Who Say No to War http://davidkretzmann.com/2011/11/we-who-say-no-to-war/ http://davidkretzmann.com/2011/11/we-who-say-no-to-war/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:17:36 +0000 http://davidkretzmann.com/?p=893 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdwAWNSyT10[/youtube]

“Even when pressed by the demands of inner truth, men do not easily assume the task of opposing their government’s policy, especially in time of war.”

~ Martin Luther King Jr.

War is the failure of human interaction. So long as people believe that obliterating and aggressively controlling other human beings increases liberty and security, there cannot be peace in this world.

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Anti-Drone Protests in Yemen http://davidkretzmann.com/2011/11/anti-drone-protests-in-yemen/ http://davidkretzmann.com/2011/11/anti-drone-protests-in-yemen/#comments Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:34:45 +0000 http://davidkretzmann.com/?p=830 You won’t see much media coverage of these anti-drone protests that took place in Yemen on November 2, 2011. I commend these individuals for peacefully coming together to resist tyranny, empire, and war.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdfQahuQ1Es[/youtube]

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These photos are courtesy of the Abdulrahman Anwar Alawlaki – A crime we’ll never forget Facebook page.

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Why the Military Supports Ron Paul (11.11.11) http://davidkretzmann.com/2011/11/ron-paul-veterans-for-peace-11-11-11/ http://davidkretzmann.com/2011/11/ron-paul-veterans-for-peace-11-11-11/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:16:02 +0000 http://davidkretzmann.com/?p=824 Of all the 2012 presidential candidates, none is more mocked and misunderstood when it comes to foreign policy than Ron Paul. Ron Paul’s non-interventionist foreign policy is repeatedly misinterpreted as a radicial isolationist view. Interestingly, the military donates more money to Ron Paul than any other candidate (including President Obama).

So far in this election cycle, Ron Paul has received more than $100,000 from active duty military personnel. Obama has brought in nearly $69,000. Military donations to all other GOP candidates combined still comes up short of Ron Paul’s tally.

Surely the people accusing Ron Paul of being a radical and fringe thinker with foreign policy aren’t going to accuse the troops of the same thing. There is a reason the military supports Ron Paul. Here are two videos I made to help explain why.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtVmis-2ugM[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZEqPWmJNe0[/youtube]

Be sure to contribute to the Ron Paul Veterans Day 11.11.11 Money Bomb. Pledge your support at www.SupportThemNow.com.

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