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Ron Paul - FYI

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jeromechickenbone:

--- Quote from: J @ M @ L on May 08, 2007, 03:30:10 AM ---Jrome, do you know his stance on the Israel-Palestine issue? Is he in favor of our country's citizens having billions and billions of their tax dollars going to support the corrupt Israeli  regime? Or is he like almost every other presidential candidate of the present/past (exceptions like Kucinich come to mind) who refuse to take a stand, in fear that their campaign will become a lost cause?

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Hmm, I honestly don't know that answer but I'll see if I can't dig up something that would indicate his stance.  But like you said, he's VERY anti-interventionist, so I'd imagine that his primary stance would be to not stick his nose where it doesn't belong.  But outside of that, I don't know.


--- Quote from: J @ M @ L on May 08, 2007, 03:51:51 AM ---I just read a few of his articles and his view seems to be one of non-intervention... that America should stop trying to police the world, and let people deal with their own shit.

I can respect that. I'm far from considering myself a conservative, but I do respect his views because of his reasons and justifications for his stances. He seems to follow an approach adhering strictly to the constitution... can't hate on a guy for that. But then again, I'm not too fond of all libertarian ideals.... to me some of their things are a little extreme... this may be an exaggerated hypothetical but I wouldn't want companies to end up owning roads and charging people to drive on them.

Overall though I must say he's better than most of the other candidates on the Republican side.

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Believe me, I've never considered myself conservative / liberal or republican / democrat.  Politically it's always been satan vs. satan for me.  And I can't underscore how difficult it is for me to watch these debates because I want to punch a hole through the screen out of both frustration and how sickening it is that people actually believe any of this shit.  But having read about Paul and being very intrigued by his ideology, I forced myself to watch it and he completely reinforced my initial perception of him. 

I've never even remotetly identified with any candidate until now.  Paul is unique - he's EXTREMELY consistent in his voting; more than any other candidate on the ticket.  He doesn't pander, he has clear and defined goals and sticks to them regardless.  He doesn't have multi-million dollar lobbyists padding his pockets to futher their agendas.

Here's a summary of his answers from the Republican Debate.  By the way, he was declared the winner:

http://youtube.com/v/t_oTzFMuU_M

Javier:
I'll just be happy that Neo-Cons will be out

Teddy Roosevelt:
He is defiantly one of the best candidates IMO. Wouldn't mind seeing him for president in '08. 8) Of course Bush will be gone so it's an automatic step up.

M Dogg™:


this guy right here is who Paul reminds me of. Kucinich is the liberal version of him, just with a liberal slant. Reality is, even though both did great in the debates, neither will win. Get ready for Guiliani/Clinton, and as a Democrat, I'm voting Guiliani, because I hate monachies. My support, Obama, if you want real change, vote for someone who actually is real change.

7even:
How high is the income tax in the US right now?

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