In February, I wrote a blog piece on this site titled "Philosophical Consistency." If you go to the main page of my site you will see that it is the most popular article. Individuals from all over the country land on that article searching for the keywords, you guessed them, "philosophical consistency."
 

Today it is important for me to define consistency. In dictionary terms, consistency is "conformity with previous attitudes, behaviour, practice, etc." Philosophical consistency can therefore be defined as conforming with your prior belief system, behaving in accordance to those beliefs, and practicing them every day. 
 

When looking at a personal definition of consistency, no person in American politics today fits the picture more than Dr. Ron Paul. I have endorsed Dr. Paul in this election as I did in the 2008 Republican primary. Dr. Paul is the model of consistency. His views on issues ranging from the budget to foreign affairs (and yes, they are closely tied together) have not changed.
 

A lone voice in the wilderness of Washington DC, Dr. Paul spoke against manipulation by the Federal Reserve as far back as the 1970s. In this, it means that he was against the Federal Reserve setting interest rates in such a way that may have had good outward intentions, but potentially disasterous results. An example of manipulation by the Federal Reserve that hits home to many is with interest rates. When is the last time you earned a good percentage on a Certificate of Deposit (CD)? You can thank the Fed for that. 
 

That said, Dr. Paul has been speaking out on this for a tremendous amount of time. Other candidates for President are conveniently coming to his way of thinking and it is important to understand why. It is pretty simple, really. Politicians generally go the way of the public polling and public opinion. A vast majority of Americans say they support an audit of the Federal Reserve. So why not sway in the wind to share that view point. (I give credit to Rick Perry who I believe truly shares viewpoints that the Federal Reserve is out of control, but no exception to Newt who has had his finger in the wind so long that it has nearly dried beyond repair.)
 

Interestingly, a second issue where Dr. Paul has been consistent has been on foreign entanglements. Dr. Paul believes that we should take care of our own first. This means bringing our troops home. It means to stop meddling in foreign affairs. He would support using our troops domestically (perhaps on the borders instead of building fences) and creating lasting friendships with foreign countries who otherwise may be opposed to our interventionism. I typically share one country's name with friends who have skepticism over a foreign policy of peace. I say "Switzerland." Many of them do their additional research and realize a couple of things - Switzerland remains militarily neutral and Switzerland is not ever attacked. Simple, right? Why I say this is an interesting second issue is that this is the exception to the public polling "finger in the wind" rule. It is a sign that many in the Republican political establishment are so red meat that they care not what anyone thinks but they care about "democratizing" the entire world - through force if necessary. They are jaded into believing that they have the support of a vast number of Republicans. In reality there are a number of Republicans who remain in favor of intervention. However, more and more are coming around to the message of peace and non-intevention. And again, Dr. Paul has not swayed at all - even when a vast number of Americans supported intervention. That's consistency.
 

The issues continue where Dr. Paul has been consistent. On abortion, Dr. Paul is strongly pro-life. He has witnessed the murderous nature of abortion while in medical school. However, in remaining consistent, he sees the 10th Amendment (State's rights) as being superior to anything on the federal level and Dr. Paul believes in the states to make the proper laws when it comes to important issues like this.
 

For over 30 years, Dr. Paul has understood the Constitution and the ideas of liberty. While Dr. Paul has been fighting for the Constitution, others have been working to pull the wool over the eyes over the American people. In the Republican race for President, most of us understand that Mitt Romney has had a change of mind on several issues (abortion, health care, etc.). What everyone needs to know now, especially my friends in the Tea Party movement, is that even more unacceptable than Mr. Romney's changes are the truly dangerous flip flops of Newt Gingrich.

Many of my friends support Newt. I love my friends and cherish their friendship. However, the truth is important to know. Dr. Paul's campaign has done a tremendous job staying above the fray by avoiding attacks on Gingrich's personal life and by focusing on the various issues that should frighten supporters of Newt into reconsideration. From the $1.6 million taken in payment from Freddie Mac to a "change of heart" on climate change, there are an array of issues where Newt has been grossly inconsistent. Worse, Newt's integrity is in dire question. Many of his stances appear to come attached to payments. He has played for pay in the sense that it appears that he will advocate for something if it lines his wallet. Newt has (purposely or not, but still unacceptable) nearly ruined careers because of his political moves.
 

Voters in New Hampshire and throughout the United States today are sick and tired of being told one thing and being delivered something else. They hear a great message during the debates and they may agree with 90% of what they hear from Newt or Romney and 80% of what they hear from Dr. Paul. But I am here today to tell you that while you may agree with 80% of what Ron Paul says NOW and with 90% of what Mitt and Newt are saying NOW, I know that you will be standing by a President Ron Paul 80% of the time if you vote for him. By the time Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney come up with their true viewpoints, you'll be with them 10% of the time if you make them the nominee. I see 80% as a better number than 10%. And it's an 80% that I know that each of you can count on.
 

I'm thankful for being able to rest at night knowing I am supporting the Republican candidate for President with integrity, consistency, and a love for the message of liberty and freedom. Please reach out to me if you have any questions about Dr. Paul. I hope you'll vote for him in the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday January 10th.
 

Rep. Cam DeJong
State Representative
Manchester Ward 2 

PS - Please read and share Ron Paul's Plan to Restore American by clicking here.
 

PPS - Many of my friends have asked me about Dr. Paul's Foreign Policy and about some remarks attributed to him. Below are two videos I'd ask that you watch today to gather more evidence that Dr. Paul's foreign policy will make America stronger and safer and that Dr. Paul truly believes in the individual rights and freedoms of all Americans.
 

You Like Ron Paul...EXCEPT For His Foreign Policy 

The Compassion of Dr. Ron Paul