What about Ron Paul?
By Lady_Justice
@Lady_Justice (969)
United States
6 responses
@bravenewworld (746)
• United States
16 Jul 07
He is also anti-abortion and anti-'net neutrality'. Most people have decided their position on abortion. Not so, net neutrality. I believe maintaining net neutrality is very important. Check out the following for more information on this issue:
http://savetheinternet.com/=faq
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@Lady_Justice (969)
• United States
17 Jul 07
Please share your source that indicates he is "anti-net neutrality." That doesn't sound like a position he would take, so I'd like to see some details, please.
@Lady_Justice (969)
• United States
26 Aug 07
I think I mis-understood previously. Ron Paul is a laissez-faire kind of guy. The smaller and less intrusive the government, the better; the market will work it out. I tend to agree. Thanks for the link.
I believe he's against student loans at the federal level, as he is a strong supporter of states' rights and limited central government.
He never believed in the "pre-emptive" war in Iraq; he believes in military defense not offense (non-intervention). He is one of the few that voted against Iraq. He's against having our military play world police and nation building.
The points you brought up are definitely worth debate. Thanks.
@bravenewworld (746)
• United States
26 Aug 07
Yes, I think he is primarily a libertarian. This kind of small government position is clearly popular with a lot of people. But in general I think it's a recipe for the US slipping further down the international ranks in terms of health care and education, and widening the gap between the super rich and the super poor. Of course it appeals to those that are doing OK, who just want to pay less taxes with little consideration for the plight of others, but in the long term it'll be bad for the country as a whole.
@crazygirl3129 (134)
• United States
16 Apr 07
O I know so much about him, check it out http://ronpaulforpres.blogspot.com/
That's my blog about him. Gosh I hope he starts getting more media coverage and gets his word out there. He's not your average candidate.
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@Lady_Justice (969)
• United States
16 Apr 07
I agree that there is nothing "average" about him. Ron Paul is one of the few true statesmen left. Watch the presidential debate at the Reagan Library on May 3. I think the debates are what will get his name and his vision out there for people to take notice.
Thanks for the comment and the link.
@eclecticsteve (253)
• United States
13 Apr 07
Ron Paul's ideology is very Libertarian, in fact, I believe he ran for President as the Libertarian party candidate once. He believes in small government,individual responsibility, and U.S. neutrality in the internal affairs of foreign nations. I don't follow how congressman and senators vote, but I'm pretty sure he voted against both the In Defense of Marriage Act and the original invasion of Iraq. These two examples make him sound like a liberal Democrat, but he is a Republican, and will disagree with the Democrats on most economic issues. To generalize, he is liberal on social issues and conservative on economic issues, and where the two clash, I believe he will usually approach the issue from an economic perspective. He is very consistent on his positions, so if you find something he said ten years ago, you will probbaly find that he holds the same view now.
@Lady_Justice (969)
• United States
13 Apr 07
I love your last line. I very much respect Ron Paul, and I agree that he is consistent. It's a refreshing change from most politicians, and in fact, I feel that Ron Paul is one of the few, true statesmen left. I don't see him as being liberal, however, but some do...
I believe the reason he voted against the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is because he believes it to be a state's rights issue, as well as abortion, welfare, and several others, per the Tenth Amendment. He is a strong state's rights supporter and believes any power not granted the federal government per the Constitution belongs to the states. I agree with him.
If nothing else, he's a very interesting candidate and should liven up the presidential debates!
I appreciate your response.
@vicouspoultry (21)
• United States
15 Jul 07
Ron Paul is frequently on MSNBC especially on the Tucker Carlson show. He is running to break the Status-Quo of the United States. He wants to do away with the nation building, high taxing, Welfare State, Government abuse of power, and go back to following the constitution. He like the Founding fathers wants America's future to be in control of the People not the Big Bad government that hides information and mentally enslaves us.
@Lady_Justice (969)
• United States
17 Jul 07
Absolutely. A real statesman surrounded by politicians.
@lancingboy (1385)
• United States
6 Feb 08
If I remember correctly, I've only heard CBS ever mention Ron Paul. That is always after the main story about another candidate. Ron is usually given one or two sentences dedicated to him. I don't know why he was left out of the candidate's questions on the World News. The other candidates running for president are asked the same question each week and Ron is always kept out of it. I think people should complain to the news media about keeping a candidate from being part of the news. That's just my opinion though lol.
