Ron Paul (2010-2011)

[risveglio]

Republicans in the first 3 states seem to be taking him seriously.

Iowa
http://www.thestatecolumn.com/texas/...abs-2nd-place/

New Hampshire
http://www.thestatecolumn.com/texas/...poll-suggests/

South Carolina
http://www.thestatecolumn.com/texas/...carolina-poll/

And lets not pretend CNN is real news.

[atlantianferret]

The forefathers of the US said these days would come.

Honestly, even if Paul was elected the system is stacked to prevent good honest people from fixing much of anything. It's built on greed and ambition for power and money. If they don't get what they want, Paul might be playing from the bench and not the field.

But throughout history, the most selfless contributing people were not welcome by the masses and still rose against the tide to change the world.

We shall see...

[blake]

Hello All,


I tried a thread on this yesterday, but it went way off topic. Since time is short, I started a new thread for the same purpose. I am asking for any legitmate questions that one may have for Congressman Paul. I have no need to hear anyone's poltical views or lectures on how the system runs. I am open to any sincere questions asked in a polite, and not inflammatory way. I am more than happy to get questions that would be challenging to Congressman Paul. I am looking for questions that he may not have answered several thousand times before. I know this may require some thought but I do appreciate any legitamate polite questions from democrats, republicans, libertarians, independents, green party, constitutional party, socialist etc etc. I do appreciate your time in posting the questions. But time is short and I will need them soon.

Sincerely,

Mr. Davis

[TargeT]

Do you feel a government has the authority to take actions its citizens cannot?

Would you suport nationalising the Federal Reserve as an alternative to ending it & running it for the profit of the american people (No longer issuing curancy as debt to the US)?

Should state Senators be voted into office by popular vote or appointed by the State government they represent?

[grannyfranny100]

1. How can Dr Paul get the corrupt Congress to enact legislation in keeping with his agenda?

2. Would he support term limits, end lobbyists "campaign contributions" and end the revolving door between government agencies and corporations?

Thank you

[Laurel]

Posted by T Smith (here)
Yes. This is because the majority are instructed how to think. The issue here is whether the truth can attain a critical mass. If so, it will make little difference. Eventually the "enlightened" will rub off on the masses, given some critical mass, even if the masses don't know or understand why.

T, you hit it right on the head. Very well stated. I truly wish with all my heart that the masses learn.

[Arc]

Posted by blake (here)
Hello All,


I tried a thread on this yesterday, but it went way off topic. Since time is short, I started a new thread for the same purpose. I am asking for any legitimate questions that one may have for Congressman Paul. I have no need to hear anyone's political views or lectures on how the system runs. I am open to any sincere questions asked in a polite, and not inflammatory way. I am more than happy to get questions that would be challenging to Congressman Paul. I am looking for questions that he may not have answered several thousand times before. I know this may require some thought but I do appreciate any legitimate polite questions from democrats, republicans, libertarians, independents, green party, constitutional party, socialist etc etc. I do appreciate your time in posting the questions. But time is short and I will need them soon.

Sincerely,

Mr. Davis

1) If you win the Presidency in 2012, you will not be able to End the Fed outside of Congress, but how will you reign them in, or diminish their power in the meantime (while your son, Rand Paul keeps working to end them from Congress)? Would you use executive order, repeal older executive orders, or appoint someone to run the Fed who would take policy in an opposite direction?

2) Will you work to create a competing currency to the Federal Reserve Notes, that is printed by the US Treasury without monetizing debt? If so, will it be tied to silver/gold, will it be commodity based, or some other instrument?

3) If you succeed at the first two items, by weakening the Fed, and printing new money, under control of the US government, and American citizens, how do you plan to not get assassinated like Lincoln and Kennedy who also wanted the US to print its own money? How will you "kill the bank", as Old Hickory, Andrew Jackson put it, which he did, and survive it?

[applecrusher1992]

1) You focus on going to a gold standard yet other analyst say that there is not enough gold in the world to support our economies and a new monetary system in this manner. How would you response to these criticisms and how would you ensure the gold standard that you wish to go back to is a viable option?

[bennycog]

congressman what do you believe you can achieve for the US and the world in your first 4 years?
have you plans in place to severe or make ties with other continents?
do you trust your team is not infiltrated by factions of governments in control right now?

wish ol lordy could get back on to ask a few q's...

[blake]

Hello All,

Thanks to those who have already shared some questions. I think asking questions is almost better and sometimes is better than getting an answer, becasue I think that questions usually lead to many people understanding the right questions to ask.

The following is from Ron Paul on the issues. If while reviewing, a question pops into your mind, I would appreciate the sharing of the question.

Sincerely,
Mr. Davis

Ron Paul on Budget & Economy

Don't bail out banks; bail out homeowners. (Oct 2011)
Auditing the fed revealed $5T loaned to foreign banks. (Oct 2011)
Housing bubble was predictable; we had too many houses. (Oct 2011)
We spend $1.5T on wars; start by cutting there. (Sep 2011)
1980s had huge deficits, despite Reagan's message. (Sep 2011)
Country is bankrupt & we can't keep spending. (Aug 2011)
Economic crisis demonstrates that Fed must come to an end. (Sep 2009)
Security or growth: you can't have both. (Sep 2009)
Wall Street is dumping its trouble onto Main Street. (Sep 2008)
Mortgage & Financial Institutions Trust: more of the same. (Sep 2008)
There’s payback for guns and butter. (Feb 2008)
Great nations and empires end for financial reasons. (Feb 2008)
Live within our means and start paying down the deficit now. (Feb 2008)
Stimulus package means more printing & devaluing the dollar. (Feb 2008)
Economic Revitalization Plan: “Prescription for Prosperity”. (Feb 2008)
We’re worse off than in 2000, due to Bush & Congress. (Jan 2008)
The people, not government, are supposed to run the economy. (Jan 2008)
Economic stimulus ok, but not via spending & printing money. (Jan 2008)
Dollar crashing due to trillions spent on maintaining empire. (Jan 2008)
Waving a flag the whole time on spending. (Jan 2008)
Give up American empire; that reduces debt without sacrifice. (Dec 2007)
Restore GOP by returning to less gov’t & fiscal conservatism. (Dec 2007)
Weak economy is source of resentment against immigrants. (Dec 2007)
Can’t legislate economic fairness; so make government small. (Sep 2007)
Prioritize spending based on Constitution--and lower it too. (Sep 2007)
Government out of regulating economy & out of our bedrooms. (Jan 2007)
Oil prices rise in part because of the weak dollar. (Jan 2006)
We can’t afford a trillion-dollar war in Iraq. (Jan 2006)
Maintaining American empire diminishes dollar. (Jun 2004)
We’ve come to accept debt, wealth confiscation, & big gov’t. (Dec 1987)
Federal Reserve
I'm delighted that auditing the Fed has become mainstream. (Aug 2011)
If we want to cure the bust, don't create the boom. (Apr 2011)
Fed has ominous power with no oversight & no control. (Sep 2010)
All bets are off if a cataclysmic dollar devaluation occurs. (Feb 2008)
We owe foreigners $2.7 trillion and more printing won’t do. (Feb 2008)
Federal Reserve creates money and prints it out of thin air. (Jan 2008)
Lower interest rates CAUSED housing bubble & can’t solve it. (Jan 2008)
The longer the Fed delays recession, the worse the recession. (Jan 2008)
Maintain the value of the dollar, unlike Federal Reserve. (Oct 2007)
Friedman monetarist policy is better, but still inflationary. (Dec 1981)
Gold & Currency
Paper money in unconstitutional; only gold is legal tender. (Sep 2010)
Reagan was very sympathetic to the gold standard. (Jan 2008)
We spend too much, tax too much, & print too much money. (Dec 2007)
Currency inflation counterfeits prosperity & destroys poor. (Oct 2007)
Fiat money causes economic & political imbalances. (Jun 2007)
Gold standard limits deficit spending. (Dec 1987)
Depreciating currency is greatest threat to middle class. (Dec 1981)
Gold standard avoids need for government promises. (Dec 1981)
Gold standard means minimal inflation. (Dec 1981)
Dollar as fiat currency only benefits politicians. (Dec 1981)
Voting+Sponsorships
Wasteful government spending backed by both parties. (Apr 2008)
Voted YES on terminating the Home Affordable mortgage Program. (Mar 2011)
Voted NO on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending. (Jul 2009)
Voted NO on modifying bankruptcy rules to avoid mortgage foreclosures. (Mar 2009)
Voted NO on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package. (Jan 2009)
Voted NO on monitoring TARP funds to ensure more mortgage relief. (Jan 2009)
Voted NO on $15B bailout for GM and Chrysler. (Dec 2008)
Voted NO on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy. (Sep 2008)
Voted NO on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008)
Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)
Allow $3 on 1040 form to pay off National Debt. (Sep 2000)
Supports Balanced Budget Amendment & on-budget accounting. (Dec 2000)
Maintain public information about M3 money supply. (Mar 2006)
Member of House Banking Committee. (Mar 2011)
Raise small business depreciation to $125,000. (Jul 2009)
Liberty Candidate: End the Federal Reserve. (Sep 2010)


Ron Paul on Civil Rights

No federal marriage licenses & no state licenses either. (Aug 2011)
Let churches marry couples, without government document. (Jun 2011)
Government is totally unnecessary for gay marriage laws. (May 2011)
Voluntary associations are better than quotas. (Apr 2011)
Definition of marriage is free speech. (Apr 2011)
National ID card is part of fear-based government. (Feb 2008)
Civil Rights Act was more about property than race relations. (Dec 2007)
Against ID for immigrants; it leads to national ID card. (Dec 2007)
Protect all voluntary associations; don’t define marriage. (Oct 2007)
No affirmative action for any group. (Sep 2007)
No need for Marriage Amendment; DOMA is enough. (Sep 2007)
First Amendment was written for controversial speech. (Sep 2007)
Use power of presidency to restore habeas corpus. (Sep 2007)
Don’t ask, don’t tell is a decent policy for gays in army. (Jun 2007)
Tamper-proof I.D. for immigrants is a bad idea. (Jan 2006)
Gender-equal pay violates idea of voluntary contract. (Dec 1987)
In times of war, our freedoms are threatened at home. (Dec 1987)
Rights belong only to individuals, not collective groups. (Dec 1987)
Voting+Sponsorships
No legislation to counteract the homosexual agenda. (Sep 2007)
Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
Rated 67% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 38% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
Rated 39% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)


Ron Paul on Corporations
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Inflated currency benefits some industry's CEO salaries. (Sep 2010)
Auto company nationalization is fascism. (Sep 2010)
Big business demand for easy money causes inflation. (Dec 1981)
Voted NO on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
Voted NO on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
Voted NO on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 46% by the US COC, indicating a mixed business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)


Ron Paul on Crime
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Constitution even protects terrorists, not just citizens. (Apr 2011)
Replace "hate crime" with equal penalties for equal assaults. (Apr 2011)
Too many capital convictions have been proven errors. (Apr 2011)
Eliminate ultimate penalty & incarcerate for life. (Apr 2011)
Opposes death penalty at state and federal level. (Jan 2008)
Changed opinion to anti-death penalty due to many mistakes. (Sep 2007)
Opposes “hate crimes” legislation. (Sep 2007)
Not appropriate to prosecute all illegal adult pornography. (Sep 2007)
Opposes the death penalty. (Jan 2007)
Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
Rated 60% by CURE, indicating mixed votes on rehabilitation. (Dec 2000)


Ron Paul on Drugs

Our drug war is driving our immigration policy. (Sep 2011)
We don't need laws to tell us to not use heroin. (May 2011)
Drug War allows drug lords to make a lot more money. (Apr 2011)
Someday we'll wake up and end the Second Prohibition. (Apr 2011)
War on drugs is out of control; revert control to states. (Dec 2007)
Repeal most federal drug laws; blacks are treated unfairly. (Sep 2007)
Inner-city minorities are punished unfairly in war on drugs. (Sep 2007)
$500B on War on Drugs since 1970s has been a total failure. (Sep 2007)
Legalize industrial hemp. (Jan 2007)
Drug War fosters violence at home & breeds resentment abroad. (Oct 2001)
Societal inconsistency on alcohol contributes to drug use. (Dec 1987)
Voted NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
War on Drugs has abused Bill of Rights . (Dec 2000)
Legalize medical marijuana. (Jul 2001)
Rated A by VOTE-HEMP, indicating a pro-hemp voting record. (Dec 2003)
Rated +30 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)
Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
Sponsored bill letting states legalize industrial hemp. (Apr 2009)


Ron Paul on Education
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Stop enforcing No Child Left Behind; allow opt-out of system. (Sep 2011)
Competition helps, but vouchers invite bureaucratic control. (Apr 2011)
No-Child-Left-Behind hooks institutions on federal funding. (Apr 2011)
Evolution doesn't support atheism nor diminish God. (Apr 2011)
School prayer is not a federal issue. (Apr 2008)
Private funds for arts work better than government funds. (Apr 2008)
Close Dept. of Education, but don’t dismantle public schools. (Dec 2007)
Encourage homeschooling & private school via tax writeoff. (Dec 2007)
Don’t impeach judges for decisions on legislature prayers. (Sep 2007)
Present scientific facts that support creationism. (Sep 2007)
Equal funds for abstinence as contraceptive-based education. (Sep 2007)
Tax-credited programs for Christian schooling. (Sep 2007)
Guarantee parity for home school diplomas. (Sep 2007)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
Voted NO on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
Voted NO on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
Voted NO on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
Abolish the federal Department of Education. (Dec 2000)
Sponsored bill for private scholarships to public schools. (Feb 2003)
Rated 67% by the NEA, indicating a mixed record on public education. (Dec 2003)
Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer. (May 1997)


Ron Paul on Energy & Oil

No nuclear waste in Yucca Mt.; it's other states' garbage. (Oct 2011)
I can get you a gallon of gas for a silver dime. (Sep 2011)
Absurd to let global bureaucrats try to manipulate climate. (Apr 2011)
Big Oil profits ok; Big Oil subsidies are not. (Jun 2007)
Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
Voted NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
Repeal the gas tax. (May 2001)
Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2011)
Liberty Candidate: tax incentives for US-based alternatives. (Sep 2010)


Ron Paul on Environment
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Recycling consumes more energy than it saves. (Apr 2011)
Neglected property rights during the industrial revolution. (Jan 2008)
Property rights are the foundation of all rights. (Sep 2007)
Scored 14% on Humane Society Scorecard on animal protection. (Jan 2007)
Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
Give tax breaks for start-up farms for 10-year commitment. (Jan 2008)
Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
Repeal requirements for compact fluorescent bulbs. (Jan 2011)


Ron Paul on Families & Children
Let parents decide on mental health screening for kids. (Jan 2005)
State role on medical care for children undermines freedom. (Dec 1987)
Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
Voted NO on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
Rated 76% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)


Ron Paul on Foreign Policy

Wartime brainwashing that Islam is inherently warlike. (Apr 2011)
We're endangered as a result of our foreign policy. (Apr 2011)
Foreign aid wastes billions, with unintended consequences. (Apr 2011)
We manufactured fear about Saddam, Al Qaeda, & Ahmadinejad. (Apr 2011)
We invested $70B in Mubarak; stop spending on puppets. (Feb 2011)
Can’t spread our goodness through the barrel of a gun. (Feb 2008)
We tax people to blow up bridges overseas then rebuild them. (Jan 2008)
Cut off all foreign aid to Israel & to Arabs. (Dec 2007)
Get out of South Korea and let two Koreas unify. (Dec 2007)
Bush humble foreign policy was hijacked into nation-building. (Dec 2007)
US must obey treaties human rights abroad. (Dec 2007)
Focus on the Iraq war and foreign policy. (Dec 2007)
Empires usually end by spending too much to maintain empire. (Dec 2007)
Stronger national defense by changing our foreign policy. (Nov 2007)
No constitutional or moral authority for US action in Darfur. (Sep 2007)
Don’t pressure Israel to give up land for promise of peace. (Sep 2007)
Not US role to monitor eradication of legal slavery in Sudan. (Sep 2007)
Our foreign policy is designed to protect our oil interests. (Jun 2007)
Bush mistake: ran on humble foreign policy; now runs empire. (Jun 2007)
Avoid double standard--follow international law. (Jun 2006)
Neutrality on Israel-Palestine; start by defunding both. (Dec 2001)
$140B to protect Europe creates competitive disadvantage. (Dec 1987)
Foreign aid helps dictators, not the people of aided country. (Dec 1987)
Non-Interventionism
We installed Shah in Iran; we should mind our own business. (Aug 2011)
Worldwide interventionism requires perpetual fear. (Apr 2011)
Exceptionalism shouldn't mean using force around the world. (Feb 2011)
We spend $1 trillion a year overseas; it’s needed at home. (Sep 2008)
Stop interfering with Latin America; talk & trade instead. (Dec 2007)
Right to spread our values, but wrong to spread by force. (Aug 2007)
Interventionism perpetuated by politician’s false patriotism. (Jun 2007)
No foreign aid; no treaties that commit US to future wars. (Jun 2007)
Non-intervention is traditional American & Republican policy. (May 2007)
No nation-building; no world policeman; no pre-emptive war. (Jan 2006)
UN membership leads to impractical military conflicts. (Feb 2003)
Policy of non-intervention, neutrality, & independence. (Dec 1987)
Voting+Sponsorships
Avoid ratifying Law of the Sea Treaty. (Sep 2007)
Voted NO on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
Voted NO on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 2008)
Voted NO on deterring foreign arms transfers to China. (Jul 2005)
Voted NO on reforming the UN by restricting US funding. (Jun 2005)
Voted YES on keeping Cuba travel ban until political prisoners released. (Jul 2001)
Voted YES on withholding $244M in UN Back Payments until US seat restored. (May 2001)
Voted NO on $156M to IMF for 3rd-world debt reduction. (Jul 2000)
Voted NO on Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China. (May 2000)
Voted NO on $15.2 billion for foreign operations. (Nov 1999)
Allow Americans to travel to Cuba. (May 2000)
Foreign aid often more harmful than helpful . (Dec 2000)
Ban foreign aid to oil-producers who restrict production. (May 2001)
Sponsored bill invalidating International Criminal Court. (Mar 2003)
Sponsored bill to end the Cuban embargo. (Apr 2003)
Sponsored resolution to withdraw from UNESCO. (Jun 2004)
Member of House Foreign Affairs Committee. (Mar 2011)
Allow travel between the United States and Cuba. (Feb 2009)
Liberty Candidate: US abroad unconstitutional & unaffordable. (Sep 2010)


Ron Paul on Free Trade

Trade sanctions never worked on Cuba, and won't work on Iran. (Aug 2011)
Fast-track cedes power from Congress to President. (Apr 2011)
I oppose trade organizations because of flawed fast-track. (Apr 2011)
Market can sort out mess created by central banks. (Sep 2010)
Inflation is regressive & results in protectionism. (Sep 2010)
Free trade agreements threaten national sovereignty. (Apr 2008)
FactCheck: NAFTA Superhighway not a conspiracy; it’s I-35. (Feb 2008)
Look at the monetary system and deal with the trade issues. (Dec 2007)
Block international highway from Canada to Mexico. (Dec 2007)
No North American Union; no WTO; no UN. (Sep 2007)
Inappropriate to impose sanctions for persecuting Christians. (Sep 2007)
China trade not contingent on human rights & product safety. (Sep 2007)
No NAFTA Superhighway from Canada to Mexico. (Sep 2007)
NAFTA superhighway threatens widespread eminent domain. (Sep 2007)
IMF empowers politicians by causing inflation. (Dec 1981)
Allow Americans to own gold; end large-scale foreign sales. (Dec 1981)
Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
Voted NO on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
Voted NO on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
Voted NO on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
Voted YES on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
No restrictions on import/export; but maintain sovereignty . (Dec 2000)
End economic protectionism: let dairy compacts expire . (Aug 2001)
Rated 76% by CATO, indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
Block NAFTA Superhighway & North American Union. (Jan 2007)


Ron Paul on Government Reform

Veto every single bill that violates the 10th amendment. (Sep 2011)
Some Executive Orders are legal; but power has been abused. (Sep 2011)
I believe in market regulation, but not federal regulation. (Sep 2011)
Everything government does is a mandate. (Sep 2011)
Don't use Executive Orders for controversial laws. (Sep 2011)
FEMA just conditioned people to build where they shouldn't. (Sep 2011)
Government investment in ANY business is malinvestment. (Jun 2011)
Enough bipartisanship; gridlock can be the friend of liberty. (Apr 2011)
Tax-funded elections are worse than campaign finance reform. (Apr 2011)
People shouldn't be able to vote to take away others' rights. (Apr 2011)
Government "insurance" is really just a transfer payment. (Apr 2011)
I vote for term limits, but they won't solve anything. (Apr 2011)
Paper money makes Congress believe it has no spending limit. (Sep 2010)
Introduced Federal Reserve Transparency Act with Sen.Sanders. (Sep 2010)
The “living Constitution” is the death of democracy. (Apr 2008)
Constitution defines much smaller government. (Feb 2008)
Received the most campaign contributions from the military. (Feb 2008)
Dismantle agencies that have no Constitutional role. (Dec 2007)
Supports compulsory term limits, not voluntary for himself. (Dec 2007)
DC voting representation should be determined by Amendment. (Sep 2007)
No federal voter ID card; but state ID cards ok. (Sep 2007)
Constitution was written to restrain the federal government. (Sep 2007)
We are drifting rather rapidly into a totalitarian state. (Sep 2007)
Disallow lawsuits that stop public officials invoking God. (Sep 2007)
End government secrecy; restore openness of information. (Aug 2007)
With neocon philosophy, Cheney is more powerful than Bush. (Aug 2007)
Signing statements erode constitutional balance. (Jul 2007)
Conservatives support big government war policies. (Jun 2007)
Close departments of Energy, Education & Homeland Security. (May 2007)
Judges have become legislators by de-emphasizing juries. (Dec 1987)
Our government routinely lies to us. (Dec 1987)
Federal abuses today worse than King’s in 1776 revolution. (Dec 1987)
Spending without taxation causes inflation. (Dec 1981)
Voting+Sponsorships
Put 65 projects into 2006 bills, worth $4B to his district. (Dec 2007)
No on all earmarks, even those he proposes for his district. (Dec 2007)
Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
Voted NO on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Limit federal power, per the 10th Amendment. (Dec 2000)
Unlimited campaign contributions; with full disclosure. (Dec 2000)
Reduce the salary of Members of Congress. (Jan 2011)
Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)


Ron Paul on Gun Control
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FactCheck: Terroristic shootings do occur with guns around. (Aug 2011)
Gun-free zones don't make any difference. (Apr 2011)
Let airlines make rules about passenger guns to fight terror. (Sep 2007)
Opposes the DC Gun Ban; it’s not just a “collective right”. (Mar 2007)
Ease procedures on the purchase and registration of firearms. (Nov 1996)
Allow law-abiding citizens to carry concealed firearms. (Nov 1996)
Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Support the Second Amendment . (Dec 2000)
Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
Sponsored bill against United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
Require video recording of every firearm test by ATF. (Jan 2011)
Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Liberty Candidate: no point in keeping guns you can't access. (Sep 2010)


Ron Paul on Health Care

Markets instead of lobbyists writing drug laws. (Sep 2011)
Vaccinating 12-year-olds against HPV is bad medicine. (Sep 2011)
States CAN mandate insurance, but it's a bad idea. (Aug 2011)
Let people opt out of Medicare. (Jun 2011)
Legalizing prostitution is about protecting liberty. (May 2011)
ObamaCare is only as socialized as Bush's & Nixon's reforms. (Apr 2011)
Replace Medicaid with volunteer pro-bono medical care. (Apr 2008)
Private medical savings accounts, not government meddling. (Apr 2008)
Insurance companies & gov’t make healthcare unaffordable. (Oct 2007)
Transfer funds from debt & empire-building to healthcare. (Oct 2007)
Socialized medicine won’t work; nor managed care. (Oct 2007)
Managed care is expensive and hasn’t worked. (Sep 2007)
Not government’s role to protect people like Terri Schiavo. (Sep 2007)
Insurance reward for avoiding tobacco, alcohol, obesity. (Sep 2007)
Voting+Sponsorships
Oppose mandated health insurance and universal coverage. (Sep 2007)
Voted NO on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts. (Apr 2011)
Voted YES on repealing the "Prevention and Public Health" slush fund. (Apr 2011)
Voted NO on regulating tobacco as a drug. (Apr 2009)
Voted NO on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program. (Jan 2009)
Voted NO on overriding veto on expansion of Medicare. (Jul 2008)
Voted NO on giving mental health full equity with physical health. (Mar 2008)
Voted NO on Veto override: Extend SCHIP to cover 6M more kids. (Jan 2008)
Voted NO on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility. (Oct 2007)
Voted YES on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D. (Jan 2007)
Voted NO on denying non-emergency treatment for lack of Medicare co-pay. (Feb 2006)
Voted NO on limiting medical malpractice lawsuits to $250,000 damages. (May 2004)
Voted NO on limited prescription drug benefit for Medicare recipients. (Nov 2003)
Voted YES on allowing reimportation of prescription drugs. (Jul 2003)
Voted YES on small business associations for buying health insurance. (Jun 2003)
Voted NO on capping damages & setting time limits in medical lawsuits. (Mar 2003)
Voted NO on subsidizing private insurance for Medicare Rx drug coverage. (Jun 2000)
Voted NO on banning physician-assisted suicide. (Oct 1999)
Voted YES on establishing tax-exempt Medical Savings Accounts. (Oct 1999)
Abolish federal Medicare entitlement; leave it to states. (Dec 2000)
Limit anti-trust lawsuits on health plans and insurers. (Mar 2002)
Rated 56% by APHA, indicating a mixed record on public health issues. (Dec 2003)
Prohibit mandatory mental health screen for students. (May 2007)
Remove restrictions on estriol (menopause medication). (Jun 2008)
Repeal the Job-Killing Health Care Law. (Jan 2011)
Expand medical savings accounts for employers & individuals. (Feb 1999)
Expedited licensing for biosimilar products. (Mar 2009)


Ron Paul on Homeland Security

Enhance national security by slashing military spending. (Oct 2011)
We can blow up the world 20 times and we can't cut a penny? (Oct 2011)
Guantanamo prisoners are just suspects; not terrorists yet. (Oct 2011)
Military spending is not necessarily defense spending. (Sep 2011)
Abolish the TSA; let airlines establish security. (Sep 2011)
Many terrorists have been properly tried in US courts. (Aug 2011)
Assassination policy targeting citizens is unconstitutional. (Apr 2011)
Conscription is not part of Constitution nor free society. (Apr 2011)
Hated for freedom? No, hated for invading their countries!. (Apr 2011)
Patriot Act is radical departure from 4th Amendment. (Apr 2011)
100 detainees have died of torture under US custody. (Apr 2011)
Politically convenient wars are not at all necessary. (Sep 2009)
Conscription is unconstitutional--including National Service. (Apr 2008)
FactCheck: US spends $572B on foreign operations, not $1T. (Feb 2008)
Military is not in good shape; we have a de facto draft. (Feb 2008)
We don’t need any troops abroad--they don’t help our defense. (Dec 2007)
Suicide terrorism stops when we stop intervening abroad. (Dec 2007)
In wartime, people willing to sacrifice liberty for security. (Dec 2007)
No presidential power for secret surveillance. (Dec 2007)
Habeas corpus always applies, even to Guantanamo. (Dec 2007)
We have a de-facto draft; we can achieve more in peace. (Dec 2007)
Protect against terrorism by understanding their motivations. (Dec 2007)
Violating habeas corpus will be used against us. (Sep 2007)
Protect military chaplains’ right to pray in preferred faith. (Sep 2007)
Eliminate FBI & DHS; interpret intelligence intelligently. (Sep 2007)
Governments orchestrate fear to throw their weight around. (Jun 2007)
DHS is unmanageable bureaucracy--eliminate it. (May 2007)
Be cautious about warrantless searches & habeas corpus. (May 2007)
Criticizes use of war on terror to curtail civil liberties. (Jan 2007)
We’d be as furious as Muslims are, if our land was occupied. (Jan 2006)
Grouping terrorists together damages relations with Muslims. (Jan 2006)
We can’t fight for freedom if we impose Patriot Act. (Sep 2005)
Conscription is forced servitude--no draft for illegal wars. (Nov 2003)
Explore reasons behind terrorist attacks on US. (Oct 2001)
Reassess “mutual security” treaties; our allies never aid us. (Dec 1987)
Military Keynesianism? Blowing up bombs is economic negative. (Apr 2011)
Imperialism
Islamists attacked us for US bases on Arab lands. (Sep 2011)
Neither Dems nor GOP will cut one nickel from militarism. (Aug 2011)
American Empire is big government war & militarism. (Apr 2011)
We can't keep troops in 135 countries & 900 bases forever. (Feb 2011)
We’re broke and we just can’t continue to police the world. (Feb 2008)
Stop policing the world and we can get rid of income tax. (Dec 2007)
Bring all troops home from abroad & save $100B’s every year. (Dec 2007)
9/11 resulted from blasphemy of our bases in Saudi Arabia. (Dec 2007)
Pre-emptive war policy is a grave mistake. (Jun 2007)
Pre-emptive war is not part of the American tradition. (Jun 2007)
Military aggressiveness weakens our national defense. (May 2007)
Jihadists attack because we have bases in their countries. (Jan 2006)
Costs of war always higher than expected & go on for decades. (Jun 2005)
Conscription is a trait of totalitarian government. (Dec 1987)
Voting+Sponsorships
Opposes Patriot Act & Iraq War. (Jan 2007)
Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
Voted NO on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
Voted NO on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
Voted NO on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
End draft registration; all-volunteer forces . (Dec 2000)
Federal duty to provide missile defense . (Dec 2000)
Rated 67% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
Terminate Selective Service. (Jan 2007)
Appoint chiropractors as commissioned officers. (Apr 2008)
Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)


Ron Paul on Welfare & Poverty
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Churches used to take care of ill without insurance. (Sep 2011)
Welfare state isn't in the Constitution. (Sep 2011)
Moral hazard permeates a welfare state. (Sep 2010)
Bush’s faith-based initiative is “a neocon project”. (Oct 2007)
Voted NO on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
Voted YES on providing $70 million for Section 8 Housing vouchers. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003)
Voted NO on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001)
Voted NO on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)
Abolish federal welfare; leave it all to states. (Dec 2000)

[T Smith]

Posted by blake (here)
Hello All,

Thanks to those who have already shared some questions. I think asking questions is almost better and sometimes is better than getting an answer, becasue I think that questions usually lead to many people understanding the right questions to ask.

The following is from Ron Paul on the issues. If while reviewing, a question pops into your mind, I would appreciate the sharing of the question.

Sincerely,
Mr. Davis

...

Mr. Davis,

This is simply an awesome summary. Thank you for sharing.

T Smith

[crosby]

Mr. Davis, i would like to know how he will take control away from the federal reserve, and how will he impart criminalization on the outcome of what this cabal has accomplished. will the federal reserve be held accountable for it's actions?
regards, corson

[ktlight]

FYI:
"On Wednesday, Dec. 7, the Republican Jewish Coalition will host a presidential-candidates forum featuring Michele Bachmann, Herman Cain, Newt Gingrich, Jon Huntsman, Rick Perry, Mitt Romney, and Rick Santorum. Not invited is the GOP candidate currently polling around third in New Hampshire and second in Iowa: Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas). The explanation:

Paul was not invited to attend the RJC's candidates forum because the organization - as it has stated numerous times in the past - "rejects his misguided and extreme views," said [RJC Executive Director Matt] Brooks.

"He's just so far outside of the mainstream of the Republican party and this organization," Brooks said. Inviting Paul to attend would be "like inviting Barack Obama to speak."

Link via the Twitter feed of an approving Jamie Kirchick.

Brooks gave a more detailed critique of Ron Paul back in May:

"As Americans who are committed to a strong and vigorous foreign policy, we are deeply concerned about the prospective presidential campaign of Congressman Ron Paul. While Rep. Paul plans to run as a Republican, his views and past record place him far outside of the Republican mainstream. His candidacy, as we've seen in his past presidential campaigns, will appeal to a very narrow constituency in the U.S. electorate. Throughout his public service, Paul has espoused a dangerous isolationist vision for the U.S. and our role in the world. He has been a virulent and harsh critic of Israel during his tenure in Congress*. Most recently Paul gave an interview in which he voiced his objection to the recent killing of Osama Bin Laden.

Brooks added, "We certainly respect Congressman Paul's right to run, but we strongly reject his misguided and extreme views, which are not representative of the Republican Party."

Weird punctuation in the original.

So what are these "extreme views"? Over at The Huffington Post, Dovid Efune, the director of The Algemeiner Journal and Gershon Jacobson Foundation, offers an explanation:

Paul's positions on Israel have been almost uniformly derided. Whilst claiming to be non-interventionist on the issue, he has routinely adopted Arab talking points on Israel, even comparing Gaza to 'a concentration camp.' His Isolationist mantra may appeal to fiscal conservatives, but in the real world its implementation would create a global power vacuum that would likely be filled by supporters of Israel's enemies.

Anti Defamation League National Director Abraham Foxman has a perhaps unintentionally interesting take about Paul, U.S. politics, and Israel:

with the exception of Ron Paul, there is not much difference between the parties

And no orthodoxy-definition would be complete without David Frum:

Of the 8 candidates competing for the Republican presidential nomination, 7 declared themselves intense supporters of the State of Israel, the sole exception being crank no-hoper Ron Paul.

I'm no expert on Ron Paul's Israel views, and I reserve the right to be outraged later by what I don't know now, but what I find interesting here is the namecalling-to-content ratio. Here, let's count it out:

Name-calling: 1) "misguided and extreme," 2) "so far outside of the mainstream," 3) "like...Barack Obama," 4) "will appeal to a very narrow constituency," 5) "dangerous isolationist vision," 6) "uniformly derided," 7) "claim[s] to be non-interventionist," 8) "Isolationist," 9) "differen[t]," 10) "crank."

Content: 1) "virulent and harsh critic of Israel," 2) "voiced his objection to the...killing of Osama Bin Laden," 3) "routinely adopted Arab talking points," 4) "compar[ed] Gaza to 'a concentration camp," 5) "would create a global power vacuum that would likely be filled by supporters of Israel's enemies."

Looking at the five content items, 1) is supported only by 4); 2) intentionally left out the phrase "legal method of," 3) is a general and largely contentless insult, 4) is a discrete piece of hyperbole that rubs my literalist heart the wrong way, too (though the full quote contains two qualifiers: "Palestinians are virtually in like a concentration camp"); and 5) is the Transitive Property run amok, though it does at least hint at the real-world question/critique of what, exactly, replaces hegemonic American responsibility for world affairs, and which bad actors are more likely to do badder things."

source
http://beforeitsnews.com/story/1451/...d_extreme.html

[Kindred]

This item appears to have been posted yesterday... very disturbing if true.

http://www.thetotalcollapse.com/obam...pares-for-war/


In Unity and Peace

[jade]

Very disturbing, but I'd find it very difficult to believe.. they would even further alienate the masses that support Ron Paul and create more dissent. Although i wouldn't put anything passed these psychopaths..

The source is in Russian, so can't be verified.. Unless anyone here speaks russian?!
Here's the direct link: http://www.fsb.ru/

[Lily de Cuir]

Hi there,

Very disturbing, yes but I don't find it difficult to believe at all. Ron Paul is firing on all cylinders and really is looking like a contender for the Presidency. Wouldn't that put a spanner in the works? A real honest politician for once who is not bought and paid for, telling the truth. You can bet they want to disapear him!

Cheers,
Lily

[jackovesk]

Newt Gingrich: Serial Hypocrisy

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=CWKTOCP45zY

PS - It warms my heart to see Ron Paul & his Campaign Team exposing these NWO Shills for...

'Who They Really Are'..!



PSS - Voting for Ron Paul may just be the (Single Most Important) thing Americans can do in their Lifetime..!

[Kindred]

A good point, but perhaps that's Exactly the impetus they need to impose martial law?.... how convenient that the senate has just passed the legislation to implement that action... that the Executive Branch (Obama WH) has said it will veto. If such an action as the assassination of Ron Paul occurs, could this be the coordinated action necessary to allow them to justify signing this legislation? I tend to believe this is exactly the plan.

[aranuk]

What is the RSS?

Stan

[Robert J. Niewiadomski]

Posted by jade (here)
Very disturbing, but I'd find it very difficult to believe.. they would even further alienate the masses that support Ron Paul and create more dissent. Although i wouldn't put anything passed these psychopaths..

The source is in Russian, so can't be verified.. Unless anyone here speaks russian?!
Here's the direct link: http://www.fsb.ru/

Russian FSB (stands for Federal Security Service) is replacement agency for KGB ...