Ron Paul for President of the USA?

He's a little to protectionist for me. Also he swears 9/11 was an inside job. He wants us to surrender in Iraq and Afghanistan and close bases around the world. Apparently his visoin of security means to lock the doors of your home and hope the bad guys just go away.

*sigh* We should be encouraging immigrants to come to this country, not erecting artificial barriers to keep them out. In general, these people are more productive and appreciate the freedom this country offers more than many current citizens. Open immigration should be part of a free market system; in fact, it is essential. It benefits everyone involved. From a very good article on the topic: "What should we do about the 12 million illegal immigrants already here? Apologizing for their poor welcome is a start." Article is here: www.csmonitor.com/2007/0607/p09s01-coop.html?page=1 As you might guess, I think this stance alone is a reason not to vote for Ron Paul.

Hi RedYellow, I know, I've been off galavanting elsewhere. A suggestion, propose to congress that the U.S. hire a foreign consultant standin for 1 term to see how the country likes being run by someone that truly has no ties with either major party, so that no bias can possibly be seen to be at play. I might suggest a particular individual, his name is Kevin, I might be able to pass a message on for you. :-) Love, Kevin.

Ron Paul hasn't said 9/11 was an inside job. that's just how his opposition has tried to spin what he *has* said about 9/11: Over the years, our country has made some people mad enough that they really want to hurt us. There have been some threads posted here on myLot that say the same thing, but that poster is laying all the blame for 9/11 at Bill Clinton's feet. If I had to choose a Republican to be President, I'd choose Ron Paul, and he'd be a giant improvement over George W. Bush, but I'd prefer someone further over to the left.

I like Ron Paul have mostly libertarian beliefs, but am a registered Republican. Most people if they really learned what the libertarian party stood for would be believers in their ideal. Ron Paul wants to make America what it used to be. Make us responsible for ourselves. Make us powerful again. Take the power from an elite few who make us pay for it with an illegal income tax. What Ron Paul wants is not to stop immigration, but to stop ILLEGAL immigration. There are rules and laws that are on the books that an immigrant is to follow to be allowed to enter, and to be allowed to live in the US. Let's just enforce them rather then change to allow those who have exploited those laws. As for the military action in Iraq, as I don't know if it is officially a war since only Congress can declare a war, I do think that going after AlQuaida in Afghanistan was a good idea, but us invading a nation just because the President's Father was made to look like a fool because of it, is tantamount to treason. Misuse of powers and involving and creating a civil war. We need to get out and let them decide their own future, would we like it if another country came to the US and killed the President and stayed until we settled on a government of their choosing, NO WAY. That is what Bush has done. We will stay until Iraq is a Mini America with a democracy just like ours. It's time for a change, get rid of the democrats and republicans and go libertarian or other party that will work for us instead of special interest and big business. Vote for Ron Paul and start getting things done.

Honestly, no, I don't. He has some great ideas on issues such as his response to Eminent Domain and Balancing the Budget, but would lead to a complete isolationist policy that would lead to more economic ruin as it claims to lead us to 'independence'. Trade agreements are present to uplift the economy as a whole. Free trade leads to benefits for the majority. Where you have issues with free trade and not overprotectionist policies is when industries become less relevant and folks have to learn to roll with the changes in said indstries and economies. Unless we want to become the socialists that we despised in the Cold War, individuals will need to learn to change jobs and industries as neccessary. The collapse of the steel industry in the rust belt should have taught us that, especially when we have great prosperity in other sectors. Until that is accepted, we will blame the global economy for our own backwardness. In the overall economy of the world we are a rich nation, but we have to be willing to do things that deserve some of that richness, meaning being better and more prepared to work in many other sectors. We're going to need to have more inventors, more researchers (into real cures to diseases not more erectile cures), more creative artists, and enteprenuers. NOT some politician standing up saying that we have to protect ourselves from FREER global trade.

All this talk about inside job, and conspiracy theories are just to distract us from the truth. Dr. Ron Paul and yes I mean a real Doctor, is the only Republican with a voting record like what a Republican is supposed to have. Dr. Ron Paul has a 100% voting record on tax cuts, against deficit spending, and protecting personal freedoms. He did tell some college childs that he would look in to the inside job conspiracy theory. Somehow that makes him a loony.

Ok Let me make something CLEAR. Ron Paul has NEVER stated 9/11 was an inside job nor is he a conspiracy theorist. Now I KNOW 9/11 was an inside job. And if knowing the truth makes people call me a conspiracy theory, then so be it. Ron Paul is the only hope for America. Look up info on the REAL ID Act. This is an act that would enslave the population but first making ALL people carry a National ID card with an RFID chip in it. With that chip they can track and trace everywhere you are. They can see you and spy on your locations. Not only that but they can see any trasactions you do with the card. Ron Paul also opposes the North American Union. Which would put power in the hands of the few Elite. Then our rights would be taken away.. and Then their ultimate plan is to put micochips in the population. And have a cashless society. Just look up info on REAL ID ACT. North American Union. All these laws are real. And are coming to take away all freedom and liberty and happiness from the masses. Ron Paul has my vote simply because he is for FREEDOM and for the CONSTITUION. Bush said the Constituion was a "God Damm Piece of Paper" Ron Paul Respects the Constituion. So he is not an isolationist, and he has NEVER stared 9/11 was an inside job. He has also stated he is for FREE trade with other nations. So to the people trying to defame him... just stop! I can state many facts about any of your fav candidates and dig up dirt on them if you would like. At this point 9/11 being an inside job is irrelevent. The fact is since 9/11 our freedoms have been taken away.. and the constituion has not be respected. Ron Paul cares about Freedom.. and opposes big govenment and big brother watching us all the time. Ron Paul for President in 08! Don't listen to the people who talk about Ron Paul. They are probably just some elites trying make him look bad. Hillary Clinton wants a One World Government controled by a handfulof elties. I can also dig up the video, if anyone wants proof. Also I can expose all candidates Except RON PAUl, as being in the CFR who is also for One World Government. Ron Paul will be the next president. Vote for Ron Paul in 08! All the people who say things about him CAN"T back up what they talk. That is why when you looked for info about what they said.. you could not find one. Ron Paul is the ONLY choice for True Americans who want Freedom and Liberty.. and the Rule of Law the Constituion to Rule!

Hmm..I wouldn't think he'd be that tough on illegal immigrants..though in a way I guess he's doin' peeps a favor. I'm not much of a fan of N.A.U. either. It's too bad I'm two years too young to vote.

I've already decided to vote for Ron Paul (which is funny, because a few months ago I swore on my life I'd never vote for a republican). He's a libertarian on many issues, and I agree with most of his stances. One in particular is his desire the welfare state America's in, while at the same time calling for less unnecessary government spending, and less taxes (of course). He's very steadfast in his libertarian ideals. He voted 'no' against a ban on gay marriage, though sadly he voted against gay adoptions (I see where he's coming from on that, though). He's understandably against abortion, but has no intention of legislating his opinion. Instead, he's handing the responsibility to the states. For a full list of his voting record, here's a link: http://senate.ontheissues.org/Ron_Paul.htm (hopefully that works). Anyway, I believe Ron Paul would make an excellent president. He's got original opinions, and he's not some partisan sheep who follows the trend in order to get himself elected. The fact that a lot of republicans don't even like him (Sean Hannity, being one of them) gives him brownie points with me. The man has guts, but he also has (reasonable) standards. I like that in a politician.

What 9 11 an inside job, lol, its funny I love Ron Paul but he never said that and he is a conspiracy theorist because he tells it like it is, I think honestly Ron Paul is Americas last hope to actually saving the constitution from total destruction.