I just got back from a Murray Sabrin fundraiser in Newark where Ron Paul and Peter Schiff both spoke. Selfishly, the highlight was my chance to speak with Dr. Paul for a few minutes. He said he was surprised that in the car immediately after leaving today's book-signing in New York City, he read all about it on LRC. I told him the NSA has some competition keeping track of him; but it's great to know that he frequently visits this site.
There were between 100 and 200 people at the event and everyone looked like they were having a good time; the crowd stuck around long after Paul left. People mostly talked about either the future of Paul's movement or the new book. Like Paul, many were enthused by Murray and his prospects for success in the primary on June 3rd. George Ajjan reported that Sabrin's campaign has well over $500,000 in the campaign war chest and that the campaign was beginning to run ads in Southern Jersey. It was also encouraging to hear Sabrin himself talking to his supporters about the ideas in the book; he really shone as an educator. The Revolution: A Manifesto is a defining work that will be able to shape the political beliefs of millions.
In his introduction to Dr. Sabrin, Peter Schiff gave a concise, but powerful explanation of our economic crisis and noted that unless the country immediately adopts free market policies, we are headed for a serious economic crisis that will be much worse than the 70s and depending on the actions of the federal government, could be as worse as the 30s. On the road to serfdom, there is a fork...the country can either continue down the path or wake up and elect candidate like Murray and Ron.
Sabrin, as always, was eloquent, forceful, and to the point. He is a gifted speaker and debater, which frightens his opponents. A large focus of his speech was on the economy, reminding the crowd of the trillions of dollars of unfunded liabilities that will be passed onto the younger generations. In Murray's words, this is "unconscionable." Cutting earmarks means little without dramatically reducing the size and scope of the federal government. If elected, Sabrin promised to introduce joint-legislation with Paul...the "Paul-Sabrin Bills" that would repeal the welfare-warfare state.
Then Dr. Paul came on and was his usual self. He spoke honestly and delivered his consistent message of limited government, sound money, and a non-interventionist foreign policy with integrity. He said that supporting Murray with donations was not so much about supporting the candidate himself, but rather an investment in one's liberties.
It was a great night and videos will be coming soon.
