Broadbent Institute bemoans Manning Centre inviting Ron Paul to speak

Ron PaulA left-leaning think tank is chiding a right-leaning think tank for inviting the 'Godfather of the Tea Party movement' to speak at an event later this week.

The Manning Centre for Building Democracy of which Preston Manning is the President and CEO has invited Ron Paul to speak its annual Manning Networking Conference (MNC) which, "brings together conservative-oriented thinkers, interest groups, activists, politicians, critics, and students."

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The Broadbent Institute named after former NDP leader Ed Broadbent is "concerned" about it.

Former Republican Congressman Ron Paul has been invited to speak at this years Manning Centre convention in Ottawa. Considered the Godfather of the Tea Party movement, he will deliver the keynote address at an event about Big Ideas for Conservatives.

If you are wondering what Ron Paul has to teach Canadians, or why the Manning Centre has invited him to share his perspective, you are not alone.

Broadbent's team has produced a video reminding Canadians who Ron Paul is.

"The same Ron Paul who recently suggested: The United States should have competing currencies," claims an excerpt from the video.

"And on the 40th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act suggested that it violated the constitution and reduced individual liberties.

"Oh, and it's 2013 and he still doesn't believe in climate change."

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Broadbent Institute bemoans Manning Centre inviting Ron Paul to speak