Ron Paul: Government set up the stage for 9/11

At the Republican presidential debate in California, the libertarian-leaning Texas lawmaker suggested that the September 11th attacks resulted in part from big government regulations.

"Just remember, 9/11 came about because there was too much government," he said. "Government was more or less in charge. They told the pilots they couldn't have guns, and they were told never to resist. They set up the stage for all this."

Paul was also asked about his call to demolish the TSA and how he would replace it.

After saying airlines should be responsible for the securities of passengers - not government bureaucrats - Paul added: "And look at the monstrosity we have at the airports."

"These TSA agents are abusive," he said. "Sometimes they're accused of all kinds of sexual activities on the way they maul people at the airport."

The comment prompted a joke from moderator Brian Williams: "I'll give them your best at LAX tonight." LAX is the Los Angeles international airport.

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[som12NTX]

The man wins the debate 2:1 and this is the article you choose to write. It's a shame that our media is no longer that. Propaganda that is close to terrorism on the American Public. Give the candidates equal time and questions to debate and then let the polls show what the American Public thinks. Then report that. CNN you are a disgrace!

[som12NTX]

CBS, CNN, FOXNEWS etc... I am happy to see that MSNBC at least left up their own poll showing that Ron Paul received over 50% of the publics votes.

[krisd999-2009]

Ron Paul again speaks the inconvenient truth. How in the world can hijackers take over the plane with box cutters if the pilots had guns? They would not be able to..at all. All pasengers should be also instructed to resist at all cost and disarm any hijackers. You have nothing to lose-if the hijackers take over the plane and fly it into a building-you are all dead. In addition-even if the hijackers don't want to fly into a building- the Airforce has orders to shoot down any out of control plane- you are dead anyway. These instructions should be given to all passengers and the pilots should be armed. Ron Paul has so much logic it's shocking to so many that have been fed smoke and mirrors and can't handle the truth.

[freetorun]

I think all you who are posting negative comments on here about Ron Paul are probably somehow threatened by him...I can imagine a great many people in power would be threatened by him. Right now,the way I see it, the Republican and Democrat parties are completely corrupt and only look out for corporate interests, because that's where the money is. Ron Paul has been the only voice with any credibility. He has been consistent, not waffling because of special interests, not even to get elected...he has stood firm on the ground of common sense, on all the issues. He stands for freedom, true freedom, not the propaganda that's meant to make us feel good, but enslaves us at the same time.. Ron Paul has consistently the only person I feel I can truly trust in the govt..every other candidate is just telling us what they think we want to hear, but its all lies....
I do believe that Ron Paul can be elected, if those of us who are fed up with the status quo (and I think there are enough of us), stand guard over this next election, to keep them from being highjacked.

[urdadisalwaysmyanswer]

Wow. The amount of ageism on this board is staggering. I'm wondering which century most of you guys' beliefs are coming from (and, of course, I'm assuming you're male seeing sexism, racism, ageism, all those fun things generally go hand in hand).

That out of the way, I'd like some intellegent rhetoric (look it up) on Dr. Paul's issues. Anyone? ...I'll even reply to your reply with an attempt at not making it look like I automatically discount your opinion based on your probable lack of education - much like you do with age, sex, rac...

[tsigili]

Ron Paul gets a little, or a lot, nuts at times. Probably will keep him from getting anywhere near winning the nomination of the party.

[Gene_Boxen]

@tsigili - how would you be if for years you had been saying something, and no one listened. THEN, it all started coming true ... one thing after another. STILL nothing is being done, but your opponents then begin to say what you have been saying all along? I can say at least one thing about RP, he has educated millions ... and that education is not going to just disappear!

[addict42]

There is truth at the core of what be believes and all our foreign policy is to blame for what happened on 9/11; you cannot support dictators and monarcharies who abuse and torture their citizens without ramifications. Dr. Paul has valid points.

[starving1968-3]

Cuckoo, Cuckoo, Cuckoo!!!

[Gene_Boxen]

No, Cuckoo is believing in the Hope and Change, and "Yes We Can" situation we're in now.

[rightbehind]

The way Ron Paul thinks is 9/11 didn't happen because it's not in the Constitution. Anybody in their right mind want a guy like that in charge?

[bobthebridge]

Its the US Constitution that gave you the freedom to make such an ignorant comment in public.

[Gene_Boxen]

I am very much in my right mind and I am tired of the gov't trying to hold my hand. I am a big boy now, thanks.

[zenia5]

Ron Paul should just drop out now and save himself some embarassment.

[Gene_Boxen]

Because every time he speaks YOU have another chance to learn something. Try it ...

[midvale3]

It looks like ALL of the GOP candidates are batsh!t crazy....absolutely amazing that anyone with an IQ above 1 would vote for any of these idiots.

[Gene_Boxen]

@mid - I assume this means all the "cool kids" are on the "Hope Mobile" with you and Obama? HAHA! That's rich ... If you don't see that things need to change then enjoying that blue pill you take everyday. I personally see a need for change and I don't think the Hope Mobile is going to deliver it - he had his chance to try, and he hasn't. White House is the same, spending is the same, war policy is the same, etc ...